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By Chesterfield Montessori School 05 Mar, 2024
Educating for Peace in Contemporary Life Each year, members of our faculty, staff and administration attend the Association Montessori International Refresher Course, thanks to the generous support of our families, Board members, staff, alumni and other friends of CMS during the Pink Tower Campaign. The intent of the event is to: Rejuvenate educators Expand our thinking Deepen our commitment to the children and our understanding of Montessori philosophy Provide practical tools for enhancing the children’s classroom experience
By Abby Wojcik 16 Feb, 2024
These are a few of the main ways professional development is offered at CMS, but there are countless others ways that your skills and interests can coincide with Montessori philosophy.
By Kimberly V. Schneider, M.Ed., J.D., LPC; Rosabeth Koehn; Abby Wojcik 19 Jan, 2024
Children at CMS love to come to school. Quite simply, there is nothing quite like an authentic Montessori education for your child!
By Abby Wojcik 03 Jan, 2024
Geography is a vibrant aspect of the Montessori Elementary and generates spontaneous, active, self-renewing interest. A love of learning blossoms in the children, and many develop a lifelong fascination with elements of their world. We invite you to visit our school and see this love of learning firsthand!
By Kimberly V. Schneider, M.Ed., J.D., LPC 07 Dec, 2023
CMS families weigh in on their hopes for the children and for the world.
By Abby Wojcik 30 Nov, 2023
You have no doubt heard the advice before, but here are seven actionable tips that you can put into practice right away. You can also start by focusing on one or two at a time and slowly add more as it works for your family.
By Abby Wojcik 11 Sep, 2023
As children grow within their prepared Montessori environment, they develop more confidence and are able to practice new skills and abilities. Learn about the many befits of three-year cycles in the Montessori experience.
By Abby Wojcik 10 May, 2023
Large classrooms with strong teachers lead to great outcomes for Montessori children. Montessori functions very differently from traditional education, with the initially surprising result that larger classroom communities at the Primary, Elementary and Adolescent levels have significant advantages over smaller class sizes.
By Abby Wojcik 14 Apr, 2023
Maria Montessori developed a way to offer freedom to children that is balanced with responsibilities by allowing the child to decide what they are ready and willing to learn in a safe and structured environment. An essential part of this in the Elementary classroom is through student work conferences.
By Abby Wojcik 14 Mar, 2023
The Montessori bead chain offers an amazing array of intellectual opportunities for children from the very young to those in the elementary years.
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