The Montessori Method

Maria Montessori was an activist, reformer, a mother and a doctor. Her futuristic or liberal mindset challenged the systems placed at that time. Montessori pursued a more technical education, studying engineering and medical which led her to be the first female doctor of Italy. She has empowered and encouraged many woman as well as men to see through the restriction and control of society.. Early in her career, she worked with children with disabilities, which sparked her deep interest in how children learn. Through observation and research, she developed her own educational approach based on respect for the child’s natural development, emphasizing independence, hands-on learning, and freedom within limits.

• In 1907, she opened her first classroom—Casa dei Bambini ("Children’s House") in a poor neighborhood in Rome. It was a huge success, and her method quickly gained international recognition.

• She spent much of her life traveling, training teachers, and spreading her ideas around the world. Despite facing political obstacles (including being exiled during Mussolini’s regime), she remained committed to her vision of education as a tool for peace.

• Maria Montessori passed away in 1952 in the Netherlands, leaving behind a powerful legacy. Today, Montessori schools exist all over the world, continuing her mission to nurture the potential within every child.