Casa
Preschool - Kindergarten (JK & SK)
Fall Fling - potluck dinner and family dance is Friday, November 28, 6:00 - 8:30
Preschool - Kindergarten (JK & SK)
The Casa learning community embraces an augmented and flexible approach to the Montessori method. This holistic and inclusive pedagogical approach supports all learners in meeting them where they are and meaningfully supports them in where they are going. Balancing the scientifically-researched Montessori materials, children’s interests, and opportunities for the co-construction of knowledge. Casa learners learn through doing and are actively involved in selecting challenging work that is developmentally aligned in a supportive and loving environment.
The prepared environment provides familiarity and consistency for the learners across the curriculum areas, including language, math, sensorial, culture, sciences, practical life, social-emotional learning, and the arts. Children are actively engaged in learning French as a second language. There is a balance of independent work, small and large group learning, and peer-to-peer support. The educator acts as a guide, mindful of each learner's holistic development. This is supported by access to nature and the community at large. The Casa program enables each child to be an independent and conscientious learner who is connected to a culture of community, balancing freedom with responsibility in a nurturing environment.
Each year, the learning community at CMCS selects an area of study that helps guide our learning. This culminates in an Open House in early March, during which our current families and the greater community can come and explore what we have learned! The 2025/26 Whole School Study is The Continent of Asia.