Google honors Maria Montessori on August 31, 2012 with a Google Doodle for her 142nd Birthday.
Maria Montessori ( August 31, 1870 -- May 6, 1952 ) . She was an Italian physician and educator and founder of the Montessori method of education.
The Google Logo is represented by "Montessori Materials" today. Happy Birthday Maria Montessori!