The Montessori School of Marion provides a genuine Montessori education and is the only school in Iowa to hold a full membership with the American Montessori Society (AMS).

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MSM is proud to be the only school in Iowa which has reached step 8 and is working towards accreditation, the highest level of recognition granted by the Montessori community.
One of our favorite Christmas traditions is our annual caroling trip to our local retirement center.
For our annual event, we visited Board and Brush to create different wooden decor items.
Wishing our MSM community a wonderful thanksgiving! We had a fun week preparing for and having our annual thanksgiving school feast.
We had a fantastic time during our first skating trip this season. While there were several tumbles, the children have already grown leaps and bounds in their skating abilities.
We were so happy to celebrate our first annual MSM International Day! Families came dressed up in outfits representing the countries of their ancestors. It was a wonderful time of celebration with our school community.
This past week we took school pictures! Both individual and group photos were taken and we’re excited to seee how they will turn out.
We were excited to participate in Sing Peace again this year! On this day, Montessori schools from around the world join together to sing for peace as the song travels across the globe.
Yesterday was our first trip with our new bus and uniforms, an exciting day for our students.
Not all AMS members are equal. Each level of membership proves a different level of authenticity and commitment to the Montessori approach, with full membership being the highest.
MSM director, Aurora Costache, has just returned from the esteemed ISM Advancement Academy in Minneapolis.
MSM is soon to be the only AMS accredited school in the state of Iowa. Which affirms that a school truly upholds authentic Montessori values and abides by Montessori principles.
Montessori School of Marion was represented at the biggest Montessori event in the world.

Parents tell you, in their own words, what makes Montessori education special. Go "beyond 2+2" and see the difference that Montessori can make in your child's life. - Video courtesy of AMS
The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life.
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This school has been one of the best decision made for my son. He has grown leaps and bounds in the last few months. The school director- Ms. Aurora has a very well structured Montessori program. My son loves going to school. All the activities here are targeted for helping kids learn their social and emotional skills, to be kind and respectful human beings. Couldn’t say enough wonderful things about this school only sad that we had to leave due to our move in a different state and my son surely misses this place and the people. Ms. Aurora was very helpful in our transition and finding an appropriate school where we have moved.
Just want to take a second to rave about the Montessori School of Marion and the wonderful people that make it such a magical place for our children. My son began his Montessori learning experience here in August. Even in just a few weeks, I noticed a difference in this child. He keeps his room clean, helps fold his clothes, makes his bed, and is becoming more mindful and respectful of the world around him. He has been blessed with the most wonderful teachers in the world. Thank you for all you do!