Countryside Montessori Day School

Countryside Montessori Day School is a unique educational institution that follows a Montessori certified approach for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old. The school's philosophy emphasizes the importance of individualized education, believing that every child is an individual, and focuses on teaching children to live in harmony with the Earth. The school offers a range of programs and features, including a Forest School program, outdoor classroom, fully functioning kitchen, craft room, and library, all set on 80 acres of beautiful family-owned countryside. Key programs include hands-on activities, lessons from the Missouri Department of Conservation's Stream Team, and the Five Great Lessons, which cover the story of the universe, planet, species, and life on Earth. The school also utilizes Transparent Classroom to track student progress and promotes Conscious Discipline to handle behavioral situations, encouraging students to manage their emotions and resolve conflicts in an amicable way.