Practical Life

Two IMA students enjoy a new baking recipe!
By Indiana Montessori Academy February 24, 2026
March into Learning!
An IMA toddler student  waters the plants.
By Indiana Montessori Academy February 16, 2026
One of the central tenets of the Montessori philosophy is independence—helping children do things for themselves.
By Indiana Montessori Academy February 11, 2026
Love is in the Air!
An IMA primary classroom during the morning work cycle.
By Indiana Montessori Academy February 2, 2026
Delve into the science of how a natural Montessori hum evolves in the classroom.
IMA children fill a bird feeder together.
By Nido January 19, 2026
The Montessori approach, pioneered by Dr. Maria Montessori, emphasizes not just academic achievement but also the social and emotional growth of the child.
An IMA student proudly displays her flower bouqet!
By Indiana Montessori Academy January 5, 2026
Instead of simply praising children for their outcomes or achievements, Montessori educators focus on acknowledging the effort and process behind a child’s work.
Two IMA students work together on Table Scrubbing.
By Indiana Montessori Academy December 22, 2025
Conflict resolution is not only about resolving disputes but also about finding peaceful solutions independently.
By Indiana Montessori Academy December 3, 2025
Snow Much to Celebrate!
An IMA student enjoys a book.
By Indiana Montessori Academy December 1, 2025
A thoughtfully designed bookshelf promotes a child’s independence, fosters a love for reading, and supports their development.
An IMA student builds the Decanomial Square.
By Indiana Montessori Academy November 17, 2025
Dr. Maria Montessori's hands-on Sensorial materials serve as a foundation for later mathematical understanding.
An IMA toddler student chops cheese for snack.
By Indiana Montessori Academy November 10, 2025
Food preparation is a fundamental part of the Montessori curriculum, helping young children develop independence, coordination, and a deeper connection with their environment.
An IMA toddler pulls on her plastic cover.
By Indiana Montessori Academy November 3, 2025
In a Montessori toddler community, we trust deeply in the child’s natural desire for independence—including in toileting.
IMA kindergarten students proudly display their work.
By Indiana Montessori Academy October 30, 2025
Gratitude and Growth
An IMA student prepares pineapple.
By Indiana Montessori Academy October 27, 2025
In the Montessori classroom, giving children the power to make choices is a fundamental aspect of their learning experience.
A Toddler Community assistant works with a child on nomenclature cards.
By Indiana Montessori Academy October 20, 2025
Montessori toddler classrooms nurture language through conversation, purposeful materials, and activities.
An IMA student counts the Short 7 Chain.
By Indiana Montessori Academy October 14, 2025
Autumn Adventures Await!
The Stamp Game is a remarkable material designed to help children grasp fundamental math concepts.
By Indiana Montessori Academy October 6, 2025
"Mathematics is the most precise of the sciences, and it is capable of developing the human mind to the highest degree." MARIA MONTESSORI
Focus on nurturing a child’s internal drive is a powerful aspect of Montessori.
By Indiana Montessori Academy September 29, 2025
"The child’s hunger for knowledge is a natural instinct; we must feed it with opportunity, not with information." MARIA MONTESSORI
An IMA student writing with the Movable Alphabet
By Indiana Montessori Academy September 22, 2025
In Montessori, every detail of the classroom is crafted from child development research and careful observation.
An IMA student write numbers on the chalkboard.
By Indiana Montessori Academy September 16, 2025
Discipline in the Montessori classrooms is universal, consistent and consequences are natural (good or unfortunate).