The effectiveness of Montessori games on the Attention of preschool children in Mashhad

Objective: Attention is one of the important components of childhood, which can enhance all aspects of a child's life and lead to success. The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of Montessori games on the attention of preschool children in Mashhad. Materials and Methods: The present study employed an experimental design with a pre-test and post-test, including a control group. The statistical population consisted of all preschool children aged ۵ to ۶ years in Mashhad city in academic year ۲۰۱۹-۲۰۲۰. ۳۲ children were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. Participants completed the conner's parent questionnaire with the assistance of their parents and teachers. The experimental group participated in ten sessions of Montessori games, while the control group received no intervention. Data analysis was conducted using analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: The analysis of variance of conner's behavioral problems scores in the post-test of the two groups showed a significance level of ۰.۰۳۱ and there is a significant difference between the two groups. Conclusions: According to the research result, it can be concluded that Montessori games were effective on the attention of preschool children and it can be used in kindergartens, schools, and clinics.

کلیدواژه ها:

Montessori games ، attention ، preschool