Council Oak Montessori School

Council Oak Montessori School Founded in 1990, Council Oak has been preparing its students for successful and fulfilling lives for

Founded in 1990
We use the classic Montessori method in our program for children ages 3 to 15.

06/06/2026

Education is more than memorization. It’s about falling in love with the process of learning. See how our hands-on approach helps students thrive from their very first day. Now enrolling for Fall 2026!

06/06/2026

Council Oak Montessori School.

Schedule a tour and see why our students are thriving, joyful, lifelong learners.

Now enrolling for Fall 2026!

The Council Oak way of transitioning from a beautiful school year into Summer Break!
05/30/2026

The Council Oak way of transitioning from a beautiful school year into Summer Break!

The sweetest learning moments often happen when children are simply free to wonder together.
05/16/2026

The sweetest learning moments often happen when children are simply free to wonder together.

To all of our moms and grand moms, God moms and aunties: you show up for your children in so many ways every day. We see...
05/10/2026

To all of our moms and grand moms, God moms and aunties: you show up for your children in so many ways every day. We see you. 💐 Happy Mother's Day!

The Montessori Trinomial Cube is more than just a beautiful puzzle, it’s a hands-on introduction to big ideas! Designed ...
05/02/2026

The Montessori Trinomial Cube is more than just a beautiful puzzle, it’s a hands-on introduction to big ideas! Designed for children ages 3–6, this 27-block material represents the algebraic concept (a+b+c)
3 in a way that’s tangible and engaging. **As you can see here, our older children love re-engaging with this material even in fifth and sixth grades!

With its color-coded wooden prisms, children build three precise layers, strengthening visual discrimination, spatial reasoning, and fine motor skills along the way. Best of all, it’s self-correcting - encouraging independence, focus, and confidence.

We lay the foundation for future mathematical thinking through exploration, order, and joyful discovery.

trinomial cubes

Maria Montessori’s whole-child approach supports intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth through a thoughtf...
04/26/2026

Maria Montessori’s whole-child approach supports intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth through a thoughtfully prepared environment, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on, self-directed learning. It centers on “following the child,” encouraging curiosity, independence, and respect.

We see education as a way to guide natural development, which embraces so much more than simply delivering academics without real-world connection.

Every day is Earth Day at Council Oak! Our stewardship program connects children with nature to foster love, curiosity a...
04/22/2026

Every day is Earth Day at Council Oak! Our stewardship program connects children with nature to foster love, curiosity and respect for the environment. ❤️ 🌎 🐦 🐞 🦋

Independence in Montessori isn’t doing everything alone. It's developing confidence, responsibility, and self-direction....
04/18/2026

Independence in Montessori isn’t doing everything alone. It's developing confidence, responsibility, and self-direction.

Children make meaningful choices, care for their environment, and grow into capable, thoughtful individuals who trust themselves and contribute with purpose.

How will Montessori students fare in an AI-driven future?
04/14/2026

How will Montessori students fare in an AI-driven future?

Council Oak Montessori Executive Director explains how Montessori education prepares children to best use tools like AI

Address

2521 Grove Street
Blue Island, IL
60406

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+17089269720

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