Montessori Philosophy

Transparent Classroom is an exciting tool Forestville Montessori School is using to make the "FMS experience" even better! Parents can use it to be in-the-know about what is happening in the classroom. Teachers can use the program to lesson plan, make observation notes, and record mastery of lessons. All records of lessons, pictures taken by your child's teacher, and parent/teacher conference reports are kept in one convenient place for parents...

Over the years, study after study has proven the importance of emphasizing reading in the lives of young children.  The benefits are numerous and varied, and you can learn about just a few of them here. You have no doubt heard the advice before, but here are four simple steps to raising your child as a reader. Read aloud to your child If you don’t already, now is a great...

Curious about why?    Watch the first of a series of videos where our families and teachers share their experiences of a Montessori education. Hear from one of our founders, Sue Birdsall about the benefits of a Montessori education for your child. Would love to hear your thoughts, please comment below! ”Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make them learn things, but by...