How We Use the Montessori Method at Battle Creek Montessori Academy
At Battle Creek Montessori Academy, we often have prospective families ask us, “What is Montessori?” The Montessori Method helps us understand why we are learning something, rather than just learning to learn. Once you’ve grasped the concept of Montessori education,…
Forming Reading Habits at Battle Creek Montessori Academy
March is a very exciting time at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, and as we approach both the beginning of Spring and National Reading Month, we want to showcase how that love for reading continues past the classroom. We believe that…
Supporting Students in Youth Mental Health Awareness Month at Battle Creek Montessori Academy
February is Youth Mental Health Awareness Month, and we know it can be a difficult time for our students. We serve our community at Battle Creek Montessori Academy by putting our students’ wellbeing first, and we are committed to creating…
Board Appreciation Month at Battle Creek Montessori Academy
January not only marks the beginning of a new year, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now more than ever is a wonderful time…
Battle Creek Montessori Academy Receives Grant from Ferris State University
At Battle Creek Montessori Academy, we greatly cherish the partnership between our authorizer Ferris State University and our school community. That partnership has prospered as we both stay true to our mission of developing self-reliant, peaceful, and academically excellent students.…
Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season at BCMA
Happy Winter everyone! We are excited to see bright-eyed students line the halls again before we all head off for Winter Break. The holidays are a time for giving, and in honor of this month’s themes of gratitude and giving…
3 Tips to Keep Students On Track Before Winter Break
October marks the approaching end of the first period for us at Battle Creek Montessori Academy. As we prepare to enter this holiday season and what is often the busiest part of the school year, we wanted to share some tips…
Celebrating the First Day of School Around the World
The first day of school is upon us at Battle Creek Montessori Academy, and we are thrilled to begin yet another year in our school community. We have our own traditions for the first day at BCMA, but we wanted…
A Message From Our School Leader
Dear BCMA Families, Welcome to the 2022/23 school year! Back to school season is one of my favorite times of the year. The stores are stocked with supplies, teachers are decorating their classrooms, and families are soaking up the last…
The Montessori Experience with Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Battle Creek Montessori Academy recently attended the first session of our Montessori Experience program! This program is designed for our new Montessori instructional staff to help them grow in their practice and understanding of both curriculum and philosophy. Over the…