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'''"Nido"''' translates to '''"nest"''' in Italian and is used in the Montessori context to refer to an environment designed specifically for infants. Not all Montessori schools that offer an infant program use this term<ref>Lillard, A. (2005). Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius. Oxford University Press.</ref>.<br />
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In the '''Nido''', the infant has the opportunity to freely move and explore the environment, which is carefully designed to be safe, nurturing, and stimulating. There are areas for movement, eating, sleeping, and care of self, with materials at the child's level and available for exploration<ref name="Montessori Infant">Montessori, M. (1972). Education for Human Development: Understanding Montessori. Schocken Books.</ref>.<br />
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== Montessori Quotes on Nido ==<br />
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{{Blockquote|text="The first essential for the child's development is concentration. The child who concentrates is immensely happy."|author=Maria Montessori|source="The Absorbent Mind"}}<br />
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== Research and Critiques on Nido ==<br />
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=== Pro ===<br />
The Nido environment, designed according to Montessori principles, supports the child's natural development, offering them the chance to explore and engage with their environment at their own pace<ref name="Montessori Infant"/>.<br />
The environment encourages autonomy, motor development, and cognitive development from a very early age<ref name="Montessori Infant"/>.<br />
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=== Cons ===<br />
Critics may argue that infants are too young to benefit from a Montessori environment or to develop independence<ref>Thayer-Bacon, B. (2012). Maria Montessori, John Dewey, and William H. Kilpatrick. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 44(6), 590-602.</ref>.<br />
Some may also critique the absence of traditional play items like cribs and high chairs that are usually found in infant environments<ref>Lopata, C., Wallace, N. V., & Finn, K. V. (2005). Comparison of academic achievement between Montessori and traditional education programs. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 20(1), 5-13.</ref>.<br />
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== Comparison to Other Methods ==<br />
Most infant care settings will have areas for eating, sleeping, and diapering, but might not provide the same level of autonomy for the child to move and explore. Montessori Nido environments are unique in their emphasis on freedom of movement and independence from an early age<ref name="Montessori Infant"/>.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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