Montessori Mini Marvels..

Maria Montessori was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three times — in 1949, 1950, and 1951 — because of her deep belief that education was a path to world peace. Her work wasn’t just about teaching children math or reading; it was about creating a new kind of human society by nurturing children who were independent, empathetic, and peaceful

Albert Einstein (Theoretical Physicist)

In the 1930s, Einstein praised the Montessori method for encouraging freedom of thought and nurturing a child's natural curiosity.

He admired how Montessori emphasised hands-on exploration, creativity, and independent problem-solving — all of which resonated with his own scientific mindset.

Sigmund Freud (Neurologist and Psychoanalyst)

He was a follower and supporter of the Montessori Method, favouring a better humanity.

Mahatma Gandhi ( Lawyer)

He liked how Montessori allowed children to move freely, but within a respectful framework.
Gandhi saw Montessori not just as an education method but as a tool for creating a more peaceful world.

Bertrand Russel (Philosopher and Logician)

Bertrand Russell praised the Montessori method of education, which emphasises self-discipline and respect for the child. 

Jean Piaget (Developmental Psychologist & Montessori Advocate)

Studied children in Montessori classrooms and supported the method, becoming head of the Swiss Montessori Society.

Gabriel García Márquez (Nobel Prize-Winning Author & Montessori Supporter)

Spoke about the importance of freedom in early childhood education.

Erik Erikson (Child Psychoanalyst)

The psychoanalyst studied Montessori’s ideas on child development and incorporated them into his own work. He found Montessori ideas so compelling that he studied them as an adult, acquiring a Montessori teaching certificate.

Will Wright (Creator of The Sims, SimCity, & Montessori Alumni)

“Montessori taught me the joy of discovery. It showed you can become interested in pretty complex theories, like Pythagorean theory, say, by playing with blocks. It’s all about learning on your terms rather than a teacher explaining stuff to you. SimCity comes right out of Montessori.”

Alexander Graham Bell (Inventor of the Telephone & Montessori Advocate)

Helped fund the first Montessori school in the U.S.

Thomas Edison (Inventor & Montessori Advocate)

Supported Montessori education and helped establish schools.

Larry Page & Sergey Brin (Google Co-Founders & Montessori Alumni)

“We both went to Montessori school, and I think it was part of that training... being self-motivated, questioning what’s going on in the world.” – Sergey Brin

Jimmy Wales (Wikipedia Co-Founder & Montessori Alumni)

“Montessori was part of my education. It encouraged self-direction and creativity.