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Intrinsic motivation is rooted in three fundamental psychological needs in children’s development: autonomy, or having the ability to initiate and direct one’s own behaviors and actions; competence, or having the sense of ability to accomplish tasks; and relatedness, or the ability to create stable relationships with other people in play situations.

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Pasi Sahlberg, William Doyle

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Let The Children Play

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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