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
One of the ✨best✨ school days of the year!
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Join us tomorrow, Thursday (5/14) from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening full of fun featuring the @scholastic book fair, ACH Elementary History Fair, @thegarnachaspotllc food truck, raffle prizes, and more! 📚🌮🎟️
Bring the whole family and come celebrate our amazing school community!! We can’t wait to see you! 🤩
#welovetoread #indymontessori #indy #scholasticbookfair #indyschools
Back to school, the Montessori way 🤎
Exploring, creating, negotiating… and yes, protecting white shoes 😄 We hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break!
Hands in the dirt, minds at work.
#Montessori #LearningThroughPlay #ChildLedLearning #BackToSchool #OutdoorPlay
Still looking for a summer camp? ☀️ Give your child a summer full of creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun!
Each week brings a new adventure—from exploring birds🦉and reptiles to diving into fairy tales 🏰, art, and the colorful world of storytelling.
Kids will build, 🪵 create, imagine,✨and even design their own games or learn chess strategy♟️in our specialty camps. With options for toddlers through age 9 (specialty camps up to 12 years) and flexible weekly themes, there’s something for everyone!
🌈 Most camps run 9:00 AM–12:00 PM—check out the full lineup and sign up at the link in our bio!
#summercamp #indianapolis #kidscamp
What book do you remember most from your childhood? 📚
These @indylibrary bookshelves inspire ✨
Upper Elementary favorites:
• “Flatland” by Edwin A. Abbott
• “The One and Only Ivan” by @kaaauthor (🦍)
• “Junie B. Jones” by Barbara Park
• “The River Challenge” by @beargrylls
• “The Elsewhere Chronicles” by Nykko
#library #montessorischool #indy #elementaryschool #childhoodmemories
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