What did Montessori believe about children's development?

A. Children develop through spontaneous activity that comes from inner drive

B. Children grow through adult-directed activities

C. Children grow purely through biological processes (maturation theory)

D. Children develop by watching, not engaging with, the world around them

A. Children develop through spontaneous activity that comes from inner drive

Explanation:

Montessouri believed that the child, from birth to six years old, is in the absorbing mind stage. It is during this time that she learns sensorially from everything around her. In other words, everything your child touches, hears, sees and feels is absorbed as a reference for him to gradually build his perception of the world.

For Montessori at this stage children absorb all the valuable information for their development, this is because children are curious and active. They develop through the spontaneous activity that comes from the inner drive, so they are proactive in discovering, seeking, and understanding.