Summer at CMA is flying by! We have been keeping busy with preparations for the fall, and are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school for another great school year. While we are excited to return to learning together, we…
Beating The Summer Slide
June means the start of a full and lively summer at Creative Montessori Academy. In anticipation of this time of rest and exploration, we also recognize the importance of keeping students engaged during the months away from school. Learning loss…
Advocating For Our Students In Lansing
Ms. Loger & Mrs. Defenthaler spent the day on the Capital lawn in Lansing, celebrating Charter at the Capitol for National Charter Schools week! Free. Public. Open to All. – was the resounding message from this year’s Charter Day at…
Washington D.C. Field Trip for Middle School Students
Some of our middle school students had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C., this year for their annual field trip. The trip provided students with a firsthand look at the workings of the federal government and an appreciation for…
Learning about Outer Space
The Oak Room spent a day in outer space! They learned about constellations and satellites and made models with pretzel sticks and cheese. They got to try astronaut food-fruits, moon cheese, freeze-dried Skittles and more! In addition to snacking on…
Our Class Pet Diamond
Meet Diamond, the Diamond Room’s class pet. Class pets provide valuable opportunities for students to learn about responsibility, empathy, and the natural world, enhancing their educational experience and fostering a sense of community in the classroom. Ms. McMillan says, “I…
Creative Montessori Academy was Awarded an MTSS Recognition Award
Creative Montessori Academy has been awarded the MTSS Data Utilization Recognition Badge for the 2022-23 school year! The Michigan Department of Education has developed a process for identifying schools that demonstrate progress related to meeting the needs of each…
Summer of STEM at Creative Montessori Academy
We at Creative Montessori Academy are so proud of our school community for another incredible school year. We’re already hard at work getting our building ready for both familiar and new smiling faces. With another year of learning on the…
How We Use the Montessori Method at Creative Montessori Academy
At Creative Montessori Academy, we often have prospective families ask us, “What is Montessori?” The Montessori Method helps us understand why we are learning something, rather than just learning to learn. Once you’ve grasped the concept of Montessori education, you…
Celebrating Anniversaries at Creative Montessori Academy
On behalf of all of us at Creative Montessori Academy, we want to thank our staff for their passion and deviation to our school each and every day! We are honored to support champions like you who know, love and…