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Montessori

1912 in reference to the system of education through free but guided play that was devised 1907 by Italian educationist Maria Montessori (1870-1952).

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Definitions of Montessori from WordNet

Montessori (n.)
Italian educator who developed a method of teaching mentally handicapped children and advocated a child-centered approach (1870-1952);
Synonyms: Maria Montesorri
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