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Chesterfield Montessori School alumni spotlight: former students thrive in academics, language learning, the arts and new high school opportunities.
School takes up a third of a child's life, so that time's got to be spent well. The habits developed therein compound like interest, so it's crucial to spend that livelihood skillfully and wisely.
Prepared Environments, Prepared Adults, and Peaceful Relationships
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.
