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Montessori Method of Education. “Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world ” Maria Montessori. Philosophy. Focuses on Educating the Whole Child Follows the Child’s Individual Educational Interests and Needs
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Montessori Method of Education “Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world” Maria Montessori
Philosophy • Focuses on Educating the Whole Child • Follows the Child’s Individual Educational Interests and Needs • Helps Develop Child’s Self-Esteem, Confidence & Sense of Order • Fosters Child’s Love of Learning “The child becomes a person through work.” Maria Montessori
History • Born in Italy in 1870 • First Graduating Female Physician in Italy • Professor of Anthropology • 1907 First Montessori School “Casa Dei Bambini” Open • Died in Holland in 1952 Maria Montessori August 31, 1870 – May 6, 1952
Achievements “Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.” Maria Montessori