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Montessori School of Lemont

For over 50 years we have nurtured the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of children from age three through ninth grade according to the methods and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.

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Location: 16427 W. 135th Street, Lemont IL 60439

Telephone: (815) 834-0607

Email: info@lemontmontessori.com

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Scientific research shows

Children thrive on order, routine, and ritual.

We learn best when we are interested in what we are learning.

People thrive when they feel a sense of choice and control.

We learn best when our learning is situated in meaningful contexts.

Extrinsic rewards reduce motivation and level of performance once the rewards are removed.

Children can learn very well from and with peers; after age 6 children respond well to collaborative learning situations.

– Angeline Stoll Lillard
Montessori, The Science Behind the Genius

Save The Date!! – MSOL’s 34th Annual Fundraiser

October 3rd ◾ Ruffled Feathers Golf Club

Fore! The Love of MSOL — Annual Fundraiser

Friday, October 3, 2025 | Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, Lemont, IL

Join us for MSOL’s biggest event of the year — an afternoon full of fun, community, and purpose!

The day begins with an 8:00 AM Golf Outing, followed by a Family & Friends Event starting at 11:30 AM, right after the school’s half-day dismissal. Enjoy lunch, drinks, family friendly games, raffles, and more — all while supporting the our school.

Whether you’re golfing, attending the afternoon event, bidding in the auction, becoming a sponsor, or simply spreading the word, every effort supports MSOL’s mission. This year’s fundraiser directly fuels our Five-Year Strategic Plan — including curriculum enhancements, campus conservation, and expanded learning opportunities.

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Calendar

Reminders for Events & Activities

Upcoming Events

Sep

27

Walk-Jog-Run!

Oct

3

Golf Outing! Half Day of School 11:30 am Dismissal

Oct

10

Teacher In-Service Day – No Classes

Oct

13

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day – No School

Oct

17

Campus Care Day – Please Volunteer!

Oct

18

Fall Fest!

Oct

31

Holiday Half Day! – 11:30am Dismissal

Printable Monthly Calendar

Printable Yearly Calendar

Our School

Why Montessori?

The goal of both a Montessori and a traditional class is the same: To provide learning experiences for the child. The biggest difference lies in the kind of learning experiences each school provides and the method each uses to accomplish this goal. Montessori educators believe both differences are important because they help shape what a child learns, his work habits and his future attitude toward himself and the world around him.

Montessori	Conventional
Child-Centered Class	Teacher-Centered class
Small teacher-pupil ratio	Large teacher-pupil ratio
Teacher is a “Facilitator”	Teacher is the center of class as a “Controller”
Environment and Method encourages self-discipline	Teacher acts as primary Enforcer of discipline
Mainly individual instruction	Mainly group instruction
Mixed Age Grouping	Same Age Grouping
Age Grouping encourages children to teach and help each other	Most teaching done by teacher
Child chooses his own work within a Prepared Environment	Curriculum chosen for child
Child discovers his own concepts	Child is given concepts by the teacher
Child works as long as he chooses at a certain activity	Child allotted certain time for work
Child sets his own learning pace	Pace usually set by Group Norm
Child spots own error from feedback of material	If work is corrected, errors usually pointed out by teacher
Child reinforces own learning by repetition of work and internal feelings of success	Learning is reinforced externally by repetition and Rote memorization of facts
Multi-Sensory materials for physical exploration	Few materials for Sensory Development
Organized program for learning Care of Self & Environment and Grace & Courtesy	No organized program for Self-Care instruction – left primarily to parents
Child can work, move around and talk at will WITHOUT disturbing others’ work. Group Work is optional	Child usually assigned own chair and required to participate, sit still and listen to Group Lessons

A Parent to Parent Argument for Montessori Education

Montessori Kindergarten

Montessori Elementary

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Montessori School of Lemont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, socio-economic level, physical ability, genetic information, and learning style in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, hiring, scholarships or other school programs.