Upon graduation as the first woman doctor in Italy, Dr. Montessori became interested in the education and training of special needs children. Dr. Montessori designed materials and techniques which allowed her children to work in areas previously considered beyond their capacity. Dr. Montessori's greatest triumph came when these children took state exams along with other children and passed. Dr. Montessori's life began with a group of disadvantaged children in 1907 when she opened her famous 'Casa dei Bambini'. Through her observations of, and work with the children, she discovered their remarkable, almost effortless ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings.
Children teach themselves.
This simple and profound truth inspired Dr. Montessori's lifelong pursuit of educational reform, curriculum development, methodology, psychology, teaching and teacher training, all based on her dedication to further the self-creating process of the child. Dr. Montessori died in 1952. Today, after almost 75 years of international application, the Montessori Method thrives world-wide. The Purpose of Montessori Education Is to cultivate the child's natural desire to learn. This objective is approached by Allowing each child to experience the joy of learning by developing his ability to choose purposeful activities.