Public Announcements

This year marks our third year sending a student delegation to the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) Conference in New York City , and we are incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work our students have invested throughout this experience. MMUN brings together Montessori students from around the world to practice diplomacy, collaboration, and global problem-solving while learning about the real work of the United Nations. Throughout the school year, our student del

This year, Mi Escuela Montessori reached a transformative milestone as our inaugural 6th-grade Academic Team represented us in the Polk County Public Schools Academic Competition . For a young charter school team, the true victory wasn't the final standing—it was the boldness to enter the arena . Competing for the first time against long-established district programs, our six students demonstrated the intellectual curiosity and poise that define an authentic Montessori educat

February was a month full of creativity, connection, and meaningful learning experiences across our school community. One of the highlights was a beautiful schoolwide art collaboration led by our wonderful and imaginative art teacher. During several Friday art sessions, students from Kindergarten through 6th grade each contributed their own marks on large sheets of aqua paper, building layers of colorful lines, textures, and patterns. Inspired by pop artist Jim Dine and his h

Our amazing Mi Escuela Montessori Chess Team! We are so proud of these students for their hard work, sportsmanship, and a fantastic season. Congratulations to all our players! This year marked an incredible and successful season for the Mi Escuela Montessori Chess Team . What began just two years ago with a single player has grown into a thriving program of 20 students from PK through 8th grade , all learning, competing, and growing together. Throughout the season, our studen

From the moment you meet her, it becomes clear that she embodies the qualities of an exceptional educator-dedication, compassion, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to her students and school community. She creates a welcoming classroom where students feel supported, valued, and excited to learn, and where families know their children are cared for and encouraged to grow. Beyond the classroom, she is a true team player who supports her colleagues and helps build a st

When I first learned about the Montessori approach to education, I was fascinated by how it focuses on nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and independence. This method is not just about academics; it’s about developing the whole child—emotionally, socially, and intellectually. If you are looking for an educational path that encourages your child to become a confident, self-motivated learner, the Montessori method might be just what you need. In this post, I’ll walk you thr

Choosing an Education with the Long View in Mind With steady hands and quiet focus, this Kindergartener works with the golden beads, building a math problem piece by piece and transforming abstract ideas into something he can see, touch, and understand. Somewhere between five and six, childhood shifts again. Not abruptly, but subtly. Parents feel it. Teachers see it. A child who once moved comfortably within familiar routines suddenly asks bigger questions. Their emotions fee

With quiet concentration, this kindergartener uses pushpin work to create his own continent map — strengthening fine-motor muscles for future writing while practicing careful, purposeful effort. There is a moment around age three when childhood shifts, quietly, beautifully, and unmistakably. Your child begins to move with intention. Their language blooms. Their curiosity expands. And suddenly, they aren’t just experiencing life. They’re shaping it. This is the stage Montesso

Photo by Chris wade NTEZICIMPA : https://www.pexels.com/photo/adorable-baby-walking-in-black-and-white-portrait-34488839/ What if the greatest work of childhood is the one we never see? The earliest years of life might look quiet from the outside — lots of diaper changes, naps, and tiny hands learning to grab and pour. But inside your toddler’s mind, something extraordinary is happening. Dr. Maria Montessori called this the unconscious absorbent mind — a time when children ta

What if we could see a map of childhood — a guide not just to what children learn, but how they change as they grow? A Revolutionary Framework for Growth Long before neuroscience caught up with her, Dr. Maria Montessori proposed that human development unfolds in four broad stages, or planes of development , each lasting roughly six years: 0–6, 6–12, 12–18, and 18–24. Each plane has its own psychological and physical characteristics, learning drives, and sensitivities. A three