Maria Montessori was a brilliant doctor and teacher from Italy who changed the way children learn! She watched kids play and realized that they learn best when they can choose their own fun activities. She invented special toys and blocks that helped children learn math and letters by using their hands. Maria believed that kids are very smart and can teach themselves if they are given the right tools!
Today, there are thousands of “Montessori” schools all over the world where kids learn just like Maria taught. Her schools have tiny chairs and shelves so everything is perfectly sized for children. She showed everyone that learning should be fun and that every child is special. Maria Montessori helped make school a place where kids love to go!
