Ithaca Montessori School

“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.” – Dr. Maria Montessori
At IMS, we honor this every day. 💛

9.2.25 — The First Day of School at Ithaca Montessori!

Welcome back to our beautiful classrooms, joyful routines, and the magic of Montessori learning! ✨
Whether you're returning or starting for the very first time, today marks the beginning of new friendships, discoveries, and growth. 💛

Here’s to a year filled with wonder, curiosity, and connection. We’re so glad you’re here. 🐞🌱

Today we honor the hard work, dedication, and contributions of all workers — especially the incredible educators, caregivers, and support staff who help shape young minds every day. 💛👩‍🏫🧰

May your day be filled with rest, joy, and appreciation for all that you do. Thank you for being part of the IMS community! 🌿

“Only through freedom and environmental experience is it practically possible for human development to occur.”
Montessori isn’t just a method — it’s a way of seeing the child as capable and full of promise.

“Growth is not merely a harmonious increase in size, but a transformation.”
At IMS, we witness daily transformations — intellectual, emotional, and social. 🐛➡️🦋

“The child who has never learned to work by himself, to set his hands to work purposefully, can never learn to trust himself.”
Montessori gives children the power of self-direction, every single day. 👐

“Children become like the things they love.”
We surround children with beauty, order, and kindness — and watch them reflect it back. 🌸

🎉 Today is the Day! 🎉

On Wednesday, August 13th, we're proud to partner with Monks on the Commons for a special Monks Gives Back Night — supporting Ithaca Montessori School!

🧡 50% of ALL proceeds from the night will be donated to IMS’s Scholarship Fund, helping provide access to quality early childhood education for more families in our community.

✨ Grab your friends, enjoy your favorite dishes and drinks, and help us support a local gem doing incredible work with young children!

SPECIAL BARTENDER: IMS Parent - TJ Jenkins

📍Where: Monk's on the Commons
📅 When: Wednesday, 8.13.25 5:00pm to 9:00pm
💸 Why: Because every meal makes a difference

“Play is the work of the child.”
At IMS, purposeful play isn’t just allowed — it’s essential. 🧸

🎉 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉

On Wednesday, August 13th, we're proud to partner with Monks on the Commons for a special Monks Gives Back Night — supporting Ithaca Montessori School!

🧡 50% of ALL proceeds from the night will be donated to IMS’s Scholarship Fund, helping provide access to quality early childhood education for more families in our community.

✨ Grab your friends, enjoy your favorite dishes and drinks, and help us support a local gem doing incredible work with young children!

SPECIAL BARTENDER: IMS Parent - TJ Jenkins

📍Where: Monk's on the Commons
📅 When: Wednesday, 8.13.25 5:00pm to 9:00pm
💸 Why: Because every meal makes a difference

“The development of language is part of the development of the personality, for words are the natural means of expressing thoughts and establishing understanding between people.”
Language at IMS is purposeful, respectful, and woven into everything we do. 💬