First Casa dei Bambini opened

January 6, 1907, marks the opening of the first 'Casa dei Bambini' or Children's House in Rome by Maria Montessori at 53 Via dei Marsi in the San Lorenzo district. This event was a landmark in the field of education, offering a novel approach focused on child-led learning and autonomy. The Casa dei Bambini introduced Montessori's educational philosophy, which emphasized the prepared environment, sensory-based learning, and peer collaboration over traditional rote learning methodologies. This initiative not only targeted underprivileged children but also acted as a prototype that inspired a global educational revolution. The barriers Montessori faced included prevalent rigid educational structures and skepticism from traditional educators. Yet, her success in this endeavor demonstrated the effectiveness and universality of her methods, which have since been adopted worldwide.