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Montessori History

Maria Montessori was born in Italy in 1870 and became one of the first Italian women to study medicine. Through her work with children, she became interested in their development and in finding better ways to support their education. She believed that children were naturally curious and capable of learning independently when given the right environment.

In 1907, Montessori opened the first Casa dei Bambini, or “Children’s House,” in Rome. There, she observed children closely and developed educational materials that encouraged concentration, movement, and independent learning. Her approach quickly gained international attention and spread to many countries. Montessori continued writing, teaching, and training educators until her death in 1952. Today, Montessori schools can be found around the world.

Montessori Method

The Montessori method is a child-centered approach to education that focuses on independence, exploration, and hands-on learning. Instead of following exactly the same lesson at the same time, children are encouraged to choose activities and work at their own pace within a structured environment.

Montessori classrooms contain specially designed materials for areas such as mathematics, language, practical life, and sensory development. These materials allow children to learn through direct experience and often help them recognize and correct their own mistakes.

The teacher's role is mainly to observe, guide, and introduce new activities rather than constantly leading the class. The goal is to help children become independent, confident, responsible, and motivated learners. The Montessori method continues to be influential because it places strong emphasis on respecting children's individual development and natural desire to learn.