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Infancy is a period of astonishing growth. What happens in these early months shapes the foundations of movement, language, attachment, and independence for life. An Infant & Caregiver class rooted in these principles gives adults concrete ways to see, understand, and support their babies’ natural development at home and in community.
Open House at Chesterfield Montessori School! Walking in your child's shoes, you will work with some of the materials that enliven your child's mind each day. You may notice how environments change as the children grow.
How trusting my intuition led me to Chesterfield Montessori School, and what I’ve learned about the benefits of guided learning.
Our students are working with their hands, writing, reading, creating, exploring and looking into each other's eyes!
While these years are marked by turbulent changes in your child’s body, brain and emotions, harmony is possible with the right mindset and environment.
Creating an authentic Montessori community for toddlers is both an art and a science that requires intentional environments, well-prepared adults, and a deep respect for children’s developmental journey.
Like all CMS students, Elementary students have individualized lesson plans. At the Elementary level, children experience more freedom to pursue their intellectual interests—within appropriate limits.
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. Here are some of their takeaways!
The scope of our population helps strengthen us as a community and a family.
The CMS birthday tradition is a meaningful way to honor and remember each year of a child’s life on earth. It fosters a sense of community and belonging with peers and establishes lasting pride in the child for their own growth and development as a person.
