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The Life and Contributions of Dr. Maria Montessori

By ctoppe
  • Freedrich Froebel's first Kindergarten

  • Edouard Seguin publishes first book

  • Maria Montessori Born

    Maria Montessori Born
    Born to Alessandro Montessori and Renilde Stoppani in the city of Chiaravalle, Italy.
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    The Life and Contributions of Dr. Maria Montessori

  • Age 20, secondary school degree in physics-mathematics

  • First Woman Certified Medical Dr. in Italy

    First Woman Certified Medical Dr. in Italy
  • Takes courses in pedagogy

  • Son Mario is born

    Son Mario is born
  • Co-director of a school educating mentally disabled

  • Opens Casa dei Bambini teaches Montessori's methods

  • Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook published

    Dr. Montessori's Own Handbook published
  • First Montessori International Training of 83 teachers

  • On display in classrom at Education Expo in U.S.

    On display in classrom at Education Expo in U.S.
  • Montessori schools thriving throughout Italy and world

  • Disagrees with Italian Government. Leaves Italy

  • International Montessori Congress "Education for Peace"

  • Interned in India During WW II

    Interned in India During WW II
  • Education for a New World published

    Education for a New World published
  • The Absorbent Mind published

    The Absorbent Mind published
  • Third nomination for Nobel Peace Prize

  • Age 81, Dr. Montessori Died

    Age 81, Dr. Montessori Died
  • Mario continues Montessori movement until his death age 84

    Mario continues Montessori movement until his death age 84