Educational Programs & Enrichment and Extended Learning
Our educational programs form the foundation of the Montessori experience at Creative Montessori School. Grounded in Montessori philosophy and informed by child development, these programs are thoughtfully designed to support each child’s academic growth, independence, and love of learning. Through carefully prepared environments and intentional guidance, students build essential skills while developing confidence, curiosity, and respect for themselves and their community.
Toddler
18 months to 3 years
Toddler classrooms at CMS are nurturing and stimulating environments where young children learn through all their senses and begin to develop an interest in exploring the world around them.
Primary
3 - 6 years
In a Primary classroom, the mixed age groups afford the older children the chance to serve as leaders in the classroom, and provide examples for the younger children to learn from and to model in a social and academic setting.
Lower Elementary
6 - 9 years
In Lower Elementary classrooms, mixed-age learning encourages curiosity, collaboration, and growing independence, allowing children to build strong academic foundations while learning from and alongside their peers in a supportive community.
Upper Elementary
9 - 12 years
In Upper Elementary classrooms, students take on greater ownership of their learning, developing leadership, critical thinking, and confidence as they prepare for the increased responsibility and independence of adolescence.
Secondary
12 - 14 years
The Secondary program connects academics to real-world experiences, empowering adolescents to think critically, explore personal interests, and grow into confident, responsible, and engaged learners.
Creative Montessori School also offers a range of enrichment opportunities that extend learning beyond the core classroom experience. Enrichment programs take place during the school day and are integrated into students’ schedules to enhance and complement the Montessori curriculum. Extracurricular activities and summer camps occur outside of the regular school day and school year. These offerings may be facilitated by CMS staff or by trusted community partners who use our campus and serve our families. While these programs align with our values and community, they operate separately from the core academic program.
Enrichment
Enrichment at Creative Montessori School is an essential part of the educational experience, thoughtfully integrated to support the development of the whole child. Through offerings such as the arts, music, movement, world languages, cultural studies, and experiential learning, students are encouraged to explore new interests, express themselves creatively, and make meaningful connections beyond the core academic curriculum.
Extracurriculars
Creative Montessori offers a variety of extracurricular activities to students during the after-school hours. These programs complement and enhance our children’s busy day of learning by allowing them time to further explore different areas of individual interest. Many programs are taught by our own teachers as well as members of the community or local agencies. Offerings include: Drama, Chess, Art, Soccer, Baking, Karate, and Many More.
Summer Session and Summer Camps
CMS summer programs offer meaningful opportunities for children to learn, explore, and stay connected through Montessori-based experiences for Toddler and Primary students and engaging, theme-based camps for Elementary students.