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. "The Montessori Method" 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.