Maria Montessori discovered a beautiful way to bring the interest of a child and education into perfect harmony. The Montessori Method emphasizes child-directed activities and stresses the importance of physical activities as well as strengthening the mind. "e;The Montessori Method"e; was first published in Italian in 1909 and was later translated to English in 1912. These revolutionary theories focus on creating a world of joy around learning, encouraging abstract thinking, and building up the child to their full potential emotionally, physically, and intellectually.