Mario Montessori

On This Day, 31 August 1940

On 31 August 1940 Maria Montessori celebrated what would be the first of six birthdays spent in India. The 1940 day was an exceptionally celebratory occasion, as she was able to spend it with her son Mario, released from a Prisoners of War Camp, just for this occasion. She had not seen him for a numb...

On This Day, 6 May 1952

Today we remember the day that Maria Montessori died: 6 May 1952. The seeds she had sown have grown into a vibrant legacy, so touchingly worded by her son Mario...

AMI Archivists | 7 May 2023
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Mario Montessori “My Most Unforgettable Character”

In 1965 Mario Montessori granted an interview to The Reader’s Digest, sharing some memories of his exceptional mother: Maria Montessori. First published in the ...

AMI Staff | 26 October 2022
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The Story Behind the Photo

On 31 August the Montessori community celebrates Maria Montessori’s birthday, the one to conclude the 150th anniversary year. By far the most emotional birthday ...

AMI Archivists | 31 August 2021
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Book Release: Creative Development in the Child

Maria Montessori lectured in Italian during the first International Montessori Course in 1939 in Madras (Chennai), India. These 75 lectures were translated into...

AMI Staff | 30 October 2020
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Maria Montessori, Bach Auditorium Amsterdam, 1950

On March 1, 1950, Maria Montessori lectured in Amsterdam’s Bach auditorium and spoke on the “early years” at the invitation of the Dutch National Montessori Ass...

AMI Archivists | 20 July 2020
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