A Journey Through Time
Follow the remarkable story of Maria Montessori and the global movement she inspired.
1870
Birth of a Visionary
Maria Montessori is born in Chiaravalle, Italy. She would go on to challenge conventions and revolutionize the world of education.
1896
Breaking Barriers
Maria Montessori becomes one of the first female physicians in Italy, graduating from the University of Rome. Her work in medicine and psychiatry lays the foundation for her educational philosophy.
1907
The First "Casa dei Bambini"
The first "Children's House" opens in the San Lorenzo district of Rome. This is where Montessori begins to develop her method by observing children in a specially prepared environment.
1909
Spreading the Word
Montessori publishes "The Montessori Method" ("Il Metodo della Pedagogia Scientifica"), detailing her observations and the principles of her approach. The book is translated into many languages, spreading her ideas globally.
1929
Founding of AMI
The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) is founded in Amsterdam to maintain the integrity of Maria Montessori's life's work and to promote the rights of the child.
1949
The Absorbent Mind
Montessori publishes one of her most influential works, "The Absorbent Mind," which explores the unique way children under six learn from their environment.
1952
A Lasting Legacy
Maria Montessori passes away in Noordwijk, Netherlands, but her educational philosophy continues to thrive, impacting millions of children worldwide and inspiring new generations of educators.
2024
Modern Classrooms
Montessori classrooms of today are vibrant hubs of self-directed learning, where children engage with timeless materials and develop skills for the 21st century.