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Dr Maria MontessoriDr Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was Italy's first female medical graduate, distinguishing herself by securing an honours double degree as Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Surgery. She also had an intense, passionate interest in the development of young children. In 1907 Dr Montessori opened the first institution for children below the age of six, which she called Casa dei Bambini (Children's House). Follow this link to find out more about: Dr. Maria Montessori
The Montessori ClassroomThe Montessori classroom is a prepared environment, a positive and natural place for children to develop individually and gradually, with neither failure nor competition. The purpose of the specially designed equipment of the Montessori prepared environment is to guide the children towards independence in all spheres of development - physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual and social. Follow this link to find out more about: The Montessori Classroom
What to look for in a Montessori SchoolFollow this link to find out more about: What to look for in a Montessori School
Recommended ReadingA large number of books have been written about Montessori Education. Follow this link to our recommended reading list: Recommended Reading |
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