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Born in Chiaravalle, Italy
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Received her 1st degree
She was the first woman to receive a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Rome. -
Reads major works in educational philosophy
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Her son, Mario, is born
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Attends women's congress in London
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Appointed director of Orthophrenic School
A school that trained teachers of children with developmental delays. Experiments with sensorial materials and has success in fostering development in some of the children. -
Opened Casa dei Bambini in Rome
She was invited to open a child care facility in St. Lorenz Quarter for 50 pre-school aged children in a neglected, poverty-stricken area of Rome. This is the first Children's House. -
Writes her first book, The Montessori Method
She wrote this book in a month and it has been translated into over 20 languages. -
Writes her 2nd book, Pedagogical Anthropology
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Gives up her private practice and teaching position
She devotes her energy entirely on education -
Montessori Educational Association is Founded
Alexander Graham Bell was a strong supporter of Maria Montessori and her methods of education and views on raising children. He and his wife, Mabel, sponsored one of the first Montessori schools in America, which was opened in their own home in Washington, D.C. in 1912. They served as president for the Montessori Educational Association, as well. -
Glass Classroom
There was a Glass Classroom at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. 30 children aged 2.5-6 yrs. (with no previous school experience) attended a glass-walled Montessori classroom during the 4-month world's fair allowing visitors to observe the children using Montessori materials. -
First standard training course format used in London
50 hours of lecture, 50 hours teaching & using materials, and 50 hours observing Montessori classes. -
Mario Montessori completes training and receives his Montessori Diploma
Mario Montessori worked closely with his mother and accompanied her on travels. -
Speaks at the League of Nations in Geneva on "Education and Peace"
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Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) is formed
Maria and her son, Mario, form AMI in Berlin until 1935 when headquarters are moved to Amsterdam -
First nomination for the Noble Peace Prize
She was also nominated in 1950 & 1951. -
Death of Maria Montessori
Passes away in Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands at age 81
