Countryside Day Blog

What the “Blame Game” Teaches Our Children — and What We Can Do Instead

What the “Blame Game” Teaches Our Children — and What We Can Do Instead

January 26th, 2026
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what our children are absorbing from the world around them. Not from any one headline or moment—but from the tone, the language, and the way adults handle conflict, mistakes, and responsibility. Children are extraordinary observers. They notice how we speak when we’re frustrated. They see how we react when something goes wrong. And whether we realize it or not, they are quietly forming their own understanding of... READ MORE
Cultivating Gratitude in Young Children: A Montessori Approach

Cultivating Gratitude in Young Children: A Montessori Approach

January 26th, 2026
November is a wonderful time to focus on gratitude, especially as families gather to celebrate and reflect. By complementing Montessori practices, such as Grace and Courtesies, we can help children develop a deeper understanding of gratitude.   Modeling Gratitude Children learn best through observation. Show them what gratitude looks like by expressing thanks in everyday situations—whether it's thanking a family member for dinner or acknowledging a friend's help. Your actions set a... READ MORE
The Year Your Investment Thrives

The Year Your Investment Thrives

January 13th, 2026
Did you know that our 3–6 (Primary) teachers regularly visit the local public schools? We don’t go because we’re preparing our children for traditional kindergarten—we aren’t. We go because we want to understand what parents believe they are choosing when they consider leaving Montessori early, and equally, what their children may lose by stepping out before the cycle is complete. Year after year, when families decide to leave the 3–6 program early, many return... READ MORE
The Nostalgia of Morning Carpool

The Nostalgia of Morning Carpool

January 13th, 2026
For many parents, the morning carpool is a daily ritual—a blend of chaos, camaraderie, and, yes, a dash of nostalgia. Most of you might be too young to recall the classic scene from Mr. Mom, where Michael Keaton's character finds himself reprimanded for navigating the carpool lane incorrectly. This comedic moment has become a part of film lore, but it also carries a deeper connection to our very own school community.   Legend... READ MORE

Countryside Programs

We offer a continuous program from 16 months through 6th grade — inculding an all year program option for Pre-K/K and elementary school. LEARN MORE

TODDLER — Ages 16 mos.-3yrs

PRE-K/K — Ages 3-6

LOWER ELEMENTARY — Ages 6-9, Grades 1-3

UPPER ELEMENTARY — Ages 9-12, Grades 4-6

SUMMER PROGRAMS — Ages 16 mos.-12 yrs., Toddler-Grade 6

ALL YEAR FULL DAY — Ages 3-12, Grades Pre-K/K-Grade 6