Maria Montessori: Maria Montessori: Is the Montessori method any good?

Educational tools adorn the Google home page on Friday in honour of the Italian educator Maria Montessori.Maria Montessori, the Italian educator best known for creating an educational model that essentially allows children freedom to learn and create independently, is the subject of today's Google Doodle. She was born on thisGoogle Doodle celebrates Maria Montessori's 142nd birthday, with Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin discussing their experiences as Montessori students.

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