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Montessori's Early Years
Maria Montessori was born on August 31, 1870, in Chiaravalle, Italy. This is her Home there. -
Young Maria
Maria Montessori, Age 10. -
Early Struggles
Montessori applied to medical shool, after attending an all boy's technical institute. She was denied, but petitioned, with help from notable supporters, such as the pope. She was accepted and graduated in 1896.
Montessori became a supporter of women's rights. -
First Montessori School
The first "Montessori School" , Casa dei Bambini, opened n 1907, in Rome. -
The first Montessori School n USA
In 1911, the first Montessori school opened in Scarborough , NY.
By 1916, over 100 Montessori Schools came into existance in aboit 22 U.S. states. -
Quieting of the movement in America
Many Montessori Schools closed in America, but prospered and grew elsewhere in the world. -
Montessori family moves to final home in Netherlands
Maria and her family, husband and son, Mario move to the Netherlands. Maria Montessori continued her work and supporting her method of teaching all over the world. Her son eventually became her partner and promoter -
Citations
Solan, H. A. (2007). Maria Montessori: A Biography. Optometry & Vision Development, 38(2), 61.
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