During the 1920’s, our company founder, Albert Nienhuis, collaborated with
Dr. Maria Montessori for the purpose of constructing materials in accordance with
her educational philosophy.
These meetings led to a lasting association in which the evolution of her method became
materialized in the workshop. He selected the best woods, glues, paints and hardware,
applying his craftsmanship to produce the special didactic apparatus that met
Dr. Montessori’s exacting requirements. As the years went by, Dr. Montessori’s educational
method received worldwide acceptance. Nienhuis Montessori responded to this growth by
expanding its complement of artisans and the manufacturing facilities to meet the growing
needs of the Montessori movement worldwide. Today, after many decades, we continue
our tradition of craftsmanship and quality with an understanding that results from our long
association with Dr. Maria Montessori, Dr. Mario Montessori and the many Montessori
leaders worldwide.
As a result of this alliance, we are still developing new techniques, improving quality and
implementing the newest technology to meet our responsibility as the largest authorized
manufacturer of Montessori materials. Montessori education will have a significant impact
on the children of the world. Nienhuis Montessori will continue to improve the effectiveness
of its products in serving the developmental needs of children. With our service, the
Montessori Helpdesk, we will better serve the Montessori community, as well as, continue
to foster cooperation with worldwide organizations dedicated to recognizing the child as
the builder of humanity. In the spirit of following the child, we support those organizations
that are creating solutions that meet the needs of modern children with the visionary
methods of Dr. Maria Montessori.