Practical Life

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).
By Indiana Montessori Academy September 12, 2025
Hello, September!
By Indiana Montessori Academy August 18, 2025
It's the start of something new!
An older IMA student helps a younger friend.
By Nido July 21, 2025
The language we use with children is so important.
An IMA student zests lemon for a sugar scrub recipe.
By Nido July 7, 2025
See how the Montessori approach emphasizes the social and emotional growth of the child.
IMA children play, Ring Around the Rosie.
By Indiana Montessori Academy June 9, 2025
Movement and its connection to executive function.
An IMA student matched fabrics.
By Nido May 19, 2025
Find out how progress is measured in the Montessori classrooms!
An IMA student fills a bird feeder.
By Nido April 23, 2025
Montessori education is renowned for its ability to foster independence and self-directed learning in children.
By Indiana Montessori Academy April 15, 2025
April Showers Brings May Flowers!
An IMA student enjoys the Balloon Experiment.
By Nido April 7, 2025
Authentic Montessori classrooms have a 3-year cycle, which is crucial to the classroom's and child's success.
By Indiana Montessori Academy March 26, 2025
Welcome to IMA's March Madness!
IMA children share a freshly made smoothy!
By Indiana Montessori Academy March 24, 2025
Why don't we force "sharing" in the Montessori classrooms? Find out why!
An IMA student counts the Short 6 Chain.
By Indiana Montessori Academy March 10, 2025
"When numerical rods are given to children, we see that even the smallest take a lively interest in counting."
IMA students enjoy the fruits of their labor: homemade waffles!
By Indiana Montessori Academy February 18, 2025
Heartfelt Happenings: February Edition!
An IMA student works with the Spindle Rods.
By Indiana Montessori Academy February 17, 2025
Dr. Montessori felt we all have a mathematical brain and we should train and use it.
An IMA student writes a note to her mother.
By Indiana Montessori Academy February 3, 2025
Find out why we start with cursive in the Montessori primary classrooms!
An IMA student completes the Long 5 Chain.
By Nido January 20, 2025
Did you know that Montessori doesn’t always mean… Montessori?
An IMA student draws a tree frog.

Art

By Indiana Montessori Academy January 6, 2025
Explore how art is created in our Montessori classrooms.
An IMA Toddler student rolls out her dough for baking.
By Nido December 16, 2024
Dr. Maria Montessori emphasized the use of real materials in the classroom.