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Children Quote by Loris Malaguzzi

“Creativity becomes more visible when adults try to be more attentive to the cognitive processes of children than to the results they achieve in various fields of doing and understanding.” quote by Loris Malaguzzi
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““Creativity becomes more visible when adults try to be more attentive to the cognitive processes of children than to the results they achieve in various fields of doing and understanding.””

Loris Malaguzzi

About This Quote

Source Educational Theory: Reggio Emilia Approach, 1970s

Emphasizes that observing children's thinking processes reveals creativity more than focusing on outcomes.

In simple terms: Watch how kids think to nurture creativity.

Key Takeaway

Focus on children's cognitive processes over results.

Themes

education creativity child development observation

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

pedagogical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • classroom design
  • teacher training
  • parent workshops
  • curriculum planning

Key Concepts

constructivist learning mindful teaching process over product

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can educators shift to process‑focused evaluation?
  • What practices reveal children's thinking?
A Different Perspective

Adults may default to outcome‑based assessment, limiting insight.

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