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
🌈 “Go, my child! You have learned the value of work and curiosity. You have learned to be mindful of others. Like the seed, go out into the world to spread our principles. Never forget that you belong to our Montessori Habitat.” -ACH
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🌈Just another dandelion day around here 💫
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🌈 The “4️⃣5️⃣ Layout Mat” in Montessori isn’t just about placing numbers in order. It’s a hands-on way for children to experience the decimal system in action - units, tens, hundreds, and thousands come to life through movement and collaboration. Instead of memorizing, they can truly understand the math in front of them. ✨
🌝 Why is it beneficial?
Concrete materials + active learning = deep
understanding that sticks. Bonus: working together builds social skills too! 🤝🫶
“The hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence.” -Maria Montessori
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🌈 What’s better?! Tap the ❤️ if you agree — lunch at @hollidaypark is dreamy ⛅️
Every week, we trade the magic of the classroom for the wonders of nature! 🍄✨ Our ELEMENTARY Montessori students spend one full day (weather permitting) a week at Holliday Park, where they hike, explore, and engage in hands-on outdoor assignments that spark curiosity and creativity!
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🌈 Travel Through Time with Us @ The History Fair — Family Fun Night! Join us for an unforgettable evening packed with fun for the whole family!
THURSDAY, MAY 15TH | 5:30–7:30 PM
Included in the festivities:
✨ Silent Auction
✨ Raffle
✨ Scholastic Book Fair @scholastic
✨ Delicious eats from Union Jack Pub Food Truck @unionjackpub
✨ Cool treats from Jonny Pops @jonnypops 🍦
Plus so much more — you won’t want to miss it!
🌈 Family, friends, and alumni welcome!
Please note: This is a private event. We look forward to opening our doors to the public soon! ✌️
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🌈 This is the magic of a Montessori classroom
— where the environment teaches as much as the guide. ✨
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