The Montessori Method of education was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori (1870 – 1953) at the turn of the twentieth century in Italy.  Dr. Montessori’s educational model is based upon her keen observation of the child.  This observation of the child resulted in her development of her theory of the nature of the child upon which her educational practices are based:  The Montessori Method.  Today Montessori Schools number in the thousands throughout the United States. There are more than one hundred Montessori Teacher Training locations.  T