MONTESSORI'S PLANES OF DEVELOPMENT

If you've been at CMS awhile you've definitely heard us talk about the planes of development. I know - but they are so important! They are top of mind right now, as we head into our last month of the school year. Some of our CMS students will be "moving up" - which is our way of saying they're transitioning from their current plane of development into the next one. Let's review!

The basis for the Montessori approach is based on Dr. Montessori's work identifying these different stages and then crafting an educational system that works in harmony with them. Each plane has distinct characteristics which guide our work with students. The transition from one plane to the next may vary a bit for individual children. Some seem to change overnight while others have a more gradual passage. Parents and teachers can better support children when we understand the needs and characteristics of these stages. For a good read on the characteristics of these planes and how they are utilized in the Montessori approach, check out this short article by Paula Lillard Preschlack. 

SUMMER PROJECTS AND POD STORAGE

For the past few years, we've been replacing flooring and bathroom tile in our 20 year old buidlings, making our way around the Courtyard and lower campus. This summer it is the Orange building's turn! We are really excited to see those spaces transformed.  Families can expect to see some large storage pods arriving on campus in the next few days as we begin preparations to move furniture out of those buildings.

The mission of Community Montessori School is to provide authentic Montessori education

in a nature-rich environment that cultivates collaboration, curiosity,

love of learning, and respect for oneself, others, and the world.