A Children’s Habitat is an independent Montessori school for students ages 18 months through 12 years. Founded in 1972, it is the longest operating Montessori program in Indianapolis, striving to meet and exceed the highest Montessori standards set forth by the American Montessori Society (AMS). Our mission is to enrich minds and build community, guided by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.
OUR PROGRAMS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Upcoming Open Houses
GROUNDED IN OUR CORE VALUES
The Montessori Method
We strive to meet and exceed the highest Montessori standards set forth by the American Montessori Society (AMS), through organized and individualized instruction, multi-age classrooms, and carefully prepared learning environments.
Diversity
Individuals are celebrated and appreciated for their unique qualities, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Joyful Learning
Curiosity and joy for learning are habits cultivated by A Children’s Habitat.
Peace Education
Kindness, empathy, and peaceful conflict resolution comprise and inform both our explicit and implicit curriculum.
Community
Inspired by a spirit of community and the power of collective talents, we focus efforts on building relationships and working with one another.
Stewardship
Just as we care for one another, we care for our broader social and natural worlds.
WE’RE ALWAYS UP TO SOMETHING AMAZING
We’ve been saying “cheese” since the 1970’s!
School pictures are this Thursday and Friday! #schoolpictureday #vintage #montessori #achildrenshabitat
Picnic with the Board is TONIGHT! (5:30-7pm) 🧺
Join us in the Outdoor Classroom to meet our Board Members, Staff, and ACH Families! Bring a picnic blanket and some food! Let’s have some fun!
#meettheboard #picnic #montessori #ringthebell #outdoorclassroom
ACH to the rescue!! 🚒 🧯🚨 ❤️
A huge thank you to IFD for sharing their expert advice on fire safety and exciting tools of the trade with our students this week. @ifd_news #AChildrensHabitat #Montessori #FireSafety #Education #Indianapolis
Thanks so much to all of those who came out to our Spring Open House! We enjoyed fantastic conversations and met wonderful families. As we close out this event, please remember that a private tour is only a call or email away and virtual tours are at your fingertips 24/7 at childrens-habitat.org.
Now we`ll leave you with thoughts of spring air, summer sun, and warm thoughts! ☀️
MONTESSORI MYTH: Montessori students do whatever they want.
FACT: It`s true—Montessori students don`t have to stick with the heard, and teachers aren`t asked to teach to the middle of the heard either. Open-ended materials and projects allow for a lot of independent learning. Students are encouraged to get curious, try something new, and work at a pace that allows concepts to really sink in. These habits take time to develop and as they do, students don’t just walk through their education, they fly!
Our open house is today from 1-3 PM. Come see how we can help your child soar!
MONTESSORI MYTH: Montessori schools focus on common sense and life skills not academic excellence.
FACT: Montessori builds a lifelong foundation for learning. For example, when a student begins algebra, they know how it`s useful *and* they know how to do it. By understanding purpose and value in the world, students hone a natural curiosity to understand the significance. What does this mean academically? A strong drive to continue learning and big retention rates for what has been learned. That`s the Montessori science.
Come tour our world this Saturday, February 10, from 1-3 PM.
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