Jul 28, 2021
It is ok for students to feel nervous about the first day of school. For some of our young students this will be their first experience of leaving home. It is good to talk to your student about the first day of school. Have your child help pick out their backpack, lunch box and water… View Article
May 25, 2021
Summer Camp at Central Montessori Academy Toddler through Age Six CMA offers a full and half day option through the summer to allow children to continue learning but have fun too! Children spend time in the classroom working with familiar Montessori materials and building important skills such as independence. They have plenty of outdoor time,… View Article
May 15, 2021
Choosing a Montessori environment for your child has many benefits. Known for individually paced learning and fostering independence, the Montessori Method also encourages empathy, a passion for social justice, and a joy in lifelong learning. Given the freedom and support to question, to probe deeply, and to make connections, Montessori students become confident, enthusiastic, self-directed… View Article
May 14, 2021
I want to take this moment to recognize Ellery Smith and Gillian Marie Clear, both Central Montessori Academy Alumni, who have been recognized by their high schools for their academic achievement. Ellery Smith was named Valedictorian of Clark Montessori. Ellery will be attending Beloit College in Beloit Wisconsin. Blast from the past; Ellery at CMA… View Article
May 10, 2021
Learning is a Process. Learning how to complete a large month long project is a skill that grows with experience. Upper Elementary Science Fair Projects were presented to peers in person and remotely to parents. Statement Written by Mark Traxler and René Steinkamp describing this project: The Science Fair is a three year process. The… View Article
Apr 14, 2021
The students in Upper Elementary learned about Western African masks and then created a replica using paper. The time period in which the Cubist movement was developing in Europe was also an active period of colonialization for the most powerful European countries. France was one of these. As the conquerors traveled to these far off… View Article
Apr 05, 2021
Skyline Dine and Donate is on Tuesday, April 13th! At Skyline in Finneytown 9115 Winton Rd. 10% of the proceeds will go to purchase gardening equipment. It is so exciting that it is Spring! To participate in this fundraiser present the coupon when you purchase food at Skyline in Finneytown! Thank you to Cassie Wolf… View Article
Mar 26, 2021
Charlotte Brailsford started at Central Montessori Academy in September 2020. She has been assisting in the Ocean & Forest classrooms. Charlotte will be returning to her home country of England next week. Charlotte has been a wonderful addition to our program and her positive attitude will be missed. CMA wishes her all the best in… View Article
Mar 19, 2021
The students in the Lower Elementary Comet Room are studying the continent of Africa. The students have been learning about all the different countries and traditions. The Comet Room students were excited to have two CMA parents share about their African home countries. Shola Obadan shared with the students about growing up in Nigeria and… View Article
Mar 04, 2021
This quick write video gives a visual about the difference between Montessori Education and Traditional Education. Learn more about how Montessori Education inspires young minds. Check out this amazing video!