Welcome to Oak Meadow Montessori School
Since 1977, Oak Meadow Montessori has been a place where curiosity thrives and learning comes alive. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we serve children from 15 months through Grade 8, nurturing their natural desire to explore, discover, and grow.
At Oak Meadow, we believe education should inspire joy. That’s why our students love Mondays—they’re eager to dive into a learning environment designed just for them. Montessori’s child-first approach meets each student where they are, fostering independence, confidence, and a lifelong passion for learning. Come discover how Oak Meadow Montessori ignites a love of learning and lays the foundation for a bright, boundless future.
Innovative Programming
Step into our school, and you’ll see the Montessori difference in action. We believe education should inspire growth in every sense—intellectually, emotionally, and socially. From experiential learning that sparks curiosity to multi-age classrooms that encourage collaboration and leadership, our innovative approach meets each child where they are developmentally.
Our commitment to a broad and holistic education shines through programs like our year-round nature curriculum. Led by our full-time Naturalist, children step outside the classroom to connect with the natural world, explore the changing seasons, and cultivate an appreciation for our shared environment.
A Safe and Welcoming Environment
At Oak Meadow Montessori, we go beyond creating a secure environment—we build a space where children feel nurtured, valued, and free to thrive. Childhood is a time for discovery, social connection, and fun – and our thoughtfully designed spaces encourage hands-on learning and meaningful play, fostering creativity and friendships in equal measure.
Here at Oak Meadow, children are safe, supported, and empowered to be themselves—growing with confidence in a community that truly cares.
Successful Outcomes
Oak Meadow Graduates attend some of the most prestigious public and private high schools in Massachusetts including:
- Boston University Academy
- Brooks School
- Cambridge School of Weston
- Central Catholic High School
- Chapel Hill – Chauncey Hall
- Concord Academy
- Cushing Academy
- Dana Hall School
- Groton School
- Lawrence Academy
- Middlesex School
- Phillips Exeter Academy
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The Oak Meadow Montessori Difference
The Moveable Alphabet
This dynamic, hands-on Montessori language tool empowers preschool and Kindergarten students to build essential language skills at a young age. With pre-formed letters, children dive into the joy of word-building and spelling their way to literacy, unlike traditional education settings where these skills are not taught until fine motor skills develop and children begin to write. Montessori transforms phonetic exploration into an adventure, inspiring young learners to craft words and phrases while naturally advancing to more complex language lessons.
The Decimal Layout: Unlocking the Power of Big Numbers
Kindergarten students dive into the world of numbers with a Montessori approach that transforms abstract math into an exciting, hands-on adventure. Exploring the hierarchy of the decimal system—units, tens, hundreds, and thousands— children discover how numbers work together in harmony. By physically building and organizing these quantities, they gain a deep understanding of place value and master the decimal system up to the fourth place. This interactive experience sets the stage for confidently tackling large numbers and complex operations, igniting a lifelong love for math.
Logical Math: Making Numbers Come Alive
Math can feel like a mystery to children—17 is just a symbol, but what does it actually mean? That’s where Montessori steps in to bring numbers to life. Preschool students use hands-on materials to link numerals with their real-world quantities. In this example, they’re exploring the numbers 11-19 by building, identifying, and organizing them in creative ways. This hands-on approach helps children truly see and understand what numbers represent, paving the way for deeper math skills, like grasping place value, with confidence and excitement.
The Environment
In a Montessori classroom, care of the environment and practical life activities teach children responsibility, respect, and the importance of nature. By engaging in tasks like caring for plants, preschool students develop patience and a sense of nurturing as they observe the growth and needs of living things. These activities not only refine fine motor skills, foster independence and concentration, but also encourage a sense of stewardship, laying the foundation for a lifelong respect for nature and a greater awareness of the world around them.
Pushpinning the Continents: Precursor to Writing
This is a hands-on activity where children use pushpins to trace and outline the shapes of the continents. This Montessori exercise helps children refine their fine motor skills by engaging their hand muscles in precise movements, providing a smoother transition to manipulating writing instruments. As they work, children gain a deeper understanding of geography while developing the coordination and concentration necessary for more formal learning in language and handwriting.
The Stamp Game: Understanding Addition.
The Stamp Game is a hands-on Montessori math material that helps Kindergarten and Elementary students visualize and understand addition. Using colorful ‘stamps’ representing units of tens, hundreds, and thousands, students physically manipulate and create each addend to solve addition problems. This hands-on approach makes abstract math concepts more accessible by allowing children to see and feel the quantities they are adding. This Montessori approach helps children build a strong foundation for understanding place value and develops a deeper understanding of how numbers work together, which is crucial for more complex math skills later on.
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