Athens Montessori School strives to impart a lifelong love of learning to its students, while teaching skills essential to continued refinement of the learning process.
In our carefully prepared environment we expose each child to specifically designed materials and experiences which develop physical and social abilities as well as academic skills.
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Happy 100th Birthday, Montessori!
2007 is the 100th Anniversary of Montessori Education
Dr. Maria Montessori opened “Casa dei Bambini” January 6, 1907 in San Lorenzo Italy, just outside of Rome.
AMS will be celebrating this milestone throughout the year.
Classrooms and Facilities
Spread among seven buildings on a beautiful wooded 9-acre campus, Athens Montessori School has
- 5 Primary classrooms for 3-6 year-old students
- 3 Lower Elementary classrooms for 6-9 year old students
- one double Upper Elementary classroom for 9-12 year old students
- one Middle School for 12-15 year old students
- one multi-purpose Arts Space room
Distinctive Features of the Campus
- class gardens
- adventure playscape
- bog environment
- pond garden
- conifer plantation
- butterfly garden
- weather station
- heirloom kitchen garden
- soccer and playing space
- nature trails
- outdoor performance areas
- outdoor work spaces
- a gathering place
- many native plants, trees, shrubs and flowers
