Why our families and students love MMS

Why our families and students love MMS

If your child attends our school, you know how special it is. Our yellow schoolhouse is filled with wonder and creativity. Our environments are made up of wonderful guides and unique tools for each child’s benefit. Each child is celebrated as an individual and is...
Applying the Montessori Method as adults

Applying the Montessori Method as adults

Montessori lessons are designed to set children up for success. It’s our goal for our students to look back on their time at MMS as adults and recognize the path the Montessori Method paved for their futures. A 2022 study from the University of Virginia found adults...
What does “follow the child” really mean?

What does “follow the child” really mean?

If you’re familiar with the Montessori Method, you’ve likely heard the phrase “follow the child” – but what does that mean? Do Montessori guides actually follow students around the environment throughout the day? Are they allowed to dictate their entire schedule? We...
The importance of community in Montessori

The importance of community in Montessori

At Maria Montessori School, we know how important it is for children to grow into productive members of society. This is why we emphasize the importance of community in our environments. Beyond this, the community built between MMS parents and staff only further...
Understanding the three-hour work cycle

Understanding the three-hour work cycle

Have you ever wondered why students learn in a three-hour work cycle in our environments? This schedule stems from Dr. Maria Montessori’s discovery of childrens’ distinct pattern of learning. She learned their attention spans consist of two peaks and one valley, each...
Meet our new staff members!

Meet our new staff members!

“The teacher has two tasks: to lead the children to concentration and to help them in their development afterward.” – Dr. Maria Montessori It’s always a joy to return to the classroom, but there’s a special kind of excitement when we get to welcome new staff to...