The Cobb School, founded in 1974 and located on five picturesque acres in Simsbury, educates children 15 months through sixth grade. Cobb’s mission, “Believe, Guide, Step Aside, Let Fly,” and core values—Respect, Responsibility, Independence and Integrity—are felt in every element of the school. In this peaceful and diverse community, joy ...
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Montessori Elementary programs are growing throughout the world. Montessori schools that once educated only Primary children are expanding into the Elementary and Middle years. The Montessori Elementary curriculum is like none other. Although schools of various bents have adopted elements of the Montessori Elementary philosophy, only comprehensive, authentic Montessori Elementary ...
Dr. Maria Montessori wrote, "The greatest of the human personality begins at the hour of birth, so education must start from birth." The Cobb School’s Parent Infant Community begins a baby’s education by providing guidance and support for parents and preparing an environment for infant development.
Parents and caregivers of babies ...
Parents often ask, "How do I know Montessori is right for my child?" In this presentation Is Montessori a match for my child? we guide parents, in Montessori fashion, to their own answer. Keep clicking the arrow in the bottom righthand corner to move through the presentation or look under ...
Click HERE to watch Trevor Eissler's Fastdraw and find out why parents all over the world are choosing Montessori.
"My three children attend a Montessori school, and recently a fellow parent told me of her own bright, engaged, inquisitive son, who had attended Montessori for a few years, until a job ...
The Cobb School, Montessori is pleased to offer a unique music experience through the Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE) program for parent and child 0-3 years old.
Suzuki ECE is unique in its emphasis on natural development from birth and the Suzuki learning triangle of parent, child and teacher. The SECE ...
The Cobb School enjoys rolling admissions. New parents are welcome to inquire about our programs and space availability throughout the year. Our Admissions Office tailors each visit to a family's unique needs but offers prospective parents guidelines to help create the smoothest and most welcoming admissions process possible. Click HERE ...
Montessori teachers are vigorously trained and subsequently transformed. Click HERE to gain a greater understanding of the role and gift of the Montessori-trained teacher. Enjoy images of Cobb School teachers at work while listening to a reading of Chapter 13 "What A Montessori Teacher Needs to Be" from Dr. Maria ...
Dr. Maria Montessori created an approach to education based on her observations. She tested theories and drew conclusions. What she arrived at was a method for educating the child for life. To create the most fruitful environments with the most highly trained teachers who could guide each child to his or ...
Click HERE to watch Daniel Petter-Lipstein's Fastdraw and discover how this Montessori Madman is answering the big question in the national discussion on edu...
Children should feel at peace and at home in their schools. At The Cobb School we prepare every environment for productive, peaceful days. Cobb is a home-away-from-home for its students, and this VIDEO will help you see "our house" as it is: a magical place where children are building themselves as ...