Abstract
This article sought to discuss the motivation for learning in school children. Motivation related to the educational process has been the subject of many national and international researches, mainly over the years. This, because, this is a relevant variable to be investigated when it comes to the teaching-learning process, because its absence has been attributed to a drop in the student's personal investment in performing the tasks requested by the teacher, little participation in classes, little time dedicated to studies and possible departure from the learning process. In other words, motivation is fundamental in the students 'lives because it interferes with the students' behavior regarding educational issues, and, for this reason, it has been so discussed in national and international literature. Motivation is a variable of great importance because it influences the students' behavior in the face of the challenges proposed to them, and in this way, affects their learning process.