The Montessori Lab School at Grand Center

Senora Schwind, Senora Martin, and Senora Yau have fostered a community in the Elementary Lab School that is collaborative, curious, and engaged. The guides empower the children to express their individuality and to be inquisitive about the world around them. With intentionality, this team creates many opportunities for the children to expand and utilize their skills. They are dedicated advocates for the children and are fiercely passionate about Montessori education. The Mo...ntessori Lab School at Grand Center is so grateful for the Elementary guides’ commitment to the community and their investment in the children. There is no doubt their impact is profound. Please leave a nice comment below to help us express our appreciation for all they do. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Ms. Cavalari and Ms. Hegger are so impressively kind, patient, and mindful. They have fostered an environment in Children’s House that is joyous, energetic, and engaging. Ms. Cavalari and Ms. Hegger eloquently model friendship, compassion, and curiosity. The children are always so excited to receive lessons. The guides work diligently to nurture each child’s intrinsic desire to learn. The Children’s House environment exudes excitement, harmony, and expression. The Montessori... Lab School at Grand Center is so grateful to have Ms. Cavalari and Ms. Hegger in the Children’s House. Their presence invites us all to be more compassionate and present. Please leave a nice comment below to help us express our appreciation for all they do. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Ms. Lisa and Ms. Vanessa in the Young Children’s Community have fostered an environment that empowers the youngest children in our community to practice independence and engage their curiosity. Ms. Lisa and Ms. Vanessa build relationships with families rooted in communication, collaboration, and trust. This is not only in the best interest of the child, but is also crucial to the success and strength of our community as a whole. The Montessori Lab School at Grand Center is so grateful to have Ms. Lisa and Ms. Vanessa to guide the young children in our community. Their selfless contributions do not go unnoticed. Please leave a nice comment below to help us express our appreciation for all they do.

The Children's House community worked very hard today filling up the garden beds with fresh soil. They had a lot of fun too!

MLS community, it is with a heavy heart and the greatest respect that we share the passing of one of our founding members. As an extension of the Montessori Training Center of St Louis, Dr. Annette and Lew Haines realized a vision for children in St. Louis to experience high-quality Montessori education as an aid to each child's holistic development, and ultimately as contribution to the greater society. Both Annette and Lew worked tirelessly to ensure Montessori Lab School ...would thrive. In 2017, we mourned the loss of our beloved Dr. Haines. In continued devotion, Lew made it his mission to ensure the Elementary program and building arrived at completion. Lew remained a dedicated board member of the organization throughout his life. Though we share sadness, we continue to be inspired by and devoted to the legacy that was built for us--our foundations are strong. We are sending so much love to Lew's family--please keep them in your thoughts during this challenging time. Lew's family is requesting that memorials be directed to the Haines Scholarship Fund which was created to ensure equitable access to Montessori Lab School for ALL children and families. If you'd like to contribute, please find the link within Lew's obituary below.

Have a sneak peek at the Mountain cohort's renewed space, our redesigned lunch area, and the newly hatched River cohort space! We are getting ready for students very soon!

A wonderful opportunity for our community, provided through the generosity of Fontbonne. See if it fits the needs of your family. Note the deadline to apply: August 16.

Last day of summer school. It's been hot, so what better way to end it than a report on polar bears?

It's so great to be back together again! Social distancing means hand games look a little different than they used to.

"Gone, gone, gone beyond, gone altogether beyond, hail the goer."