The Montessori education system, named after the Italian physicist Maria Montessori, rests on the belief that education is preparation for life, not just a pursuit of academic excellence and development of intellectual skills. This method aims to capitalize on the fact that the early years are the formative years of children where they not just see the world in amazement, but start engaging and interacting with it. During these years, it’s important to give them an environment that fosters creativity and helps them overcome inhibitions and learn by exploring, making.