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Democracy and civics came alive today at Cobb! Our 2026 CT Kid Governor and cabinet visited Cobb today on the campaign trail for the 2027 Kid Governor (a statewide race […]

Friday, October 2 started with a quick rain shower, and for a few minutes it looked like we might be moving the fair indoors. Then the clouds broke, the sun […]

At this year’s Sixth Grade Recognition Ceremony, we welcomed back Apaar Baweja, a Cobb alum who studied mathematics and now works in engineering, to speak to our graduating class. He opened by admitting that the last non-technical speech he gave was at his own sixth grade ceremony, right here at Cobb. What followed was a thoughtful look at how two Montessori principles, freedom of exploration and being treated as a whole person, shaped his path through college and into the workplace. There’s a great story about the trinomial cube, too. We’re sharing the full speech below for families who weren’t able to attend and for anyone who wants to hear it again.

In this post, one of our Toddler teachers, who is also a Cobb parent, writes about the two sides of helping children understand their feelings: what it looks like in a classroom of toddlers, and what it looks like at home with a daughter in her final year of Primary. She shares a recent conversation about guilt, a little of the neuroscience behind why naming emotions matters, and why she thinks kids learn the most from watching the adults around them work through hard moments. It’s an honest piece, and a good reminder that our children aren’t the only ones growing. She also includes a short list of books and resources for families who want to read more.

Our prep week begins a good seven days before the children arrive, and one would think that would be ample time for teachers to set up, especially knowing that some […]

Loving Limits: Toddlers Why do toddlers want to do everything themselves, but may completely unravel when we give them too much freedom? The toddler years are filled with these paradoxes. […]

  Children are naturally driven toward independence. From a toddler’s determined “I do it myself” to an older child in the Primary classroom managing their time and responsibilities, the desire […]

Why unfilled moments help children grow In today’s world, children are rarely without stimulation. Between busy schedules, screens, and a constant stream of toys and activities, the moments of stillness […]

There is something quietly extraordinary happening inside our Toddler and Primary environments each day. A kind of magic that is hard to describe until you have seen it with your […]

We’re growing! This fall, we opened two new classrooms, a Young Children’s Community (for ages 15–36 months) and a new Primary classroom (ages 3–6), to meet the needs of more […]

In a Montessori environment, independence is at the heart of everything we do. Allowing children the time and space to use their own hands when getting dressed fosters confidence, coordination, […]

On September 28, Cobb School Montessori welcomed community members to its annual Country Fair, celebrating 26 years of this cherished tradition that began with the vision of parents in the […]

IN THIS PHOTO: Have you ever stumbled upon those heartwarming glimpses of young Primary Montessori students engrossed in maps, globes, and flags like this? It’s indeed a sight to behold […]

The Ubuntu philosophy of  many African sub-Saharan countries roughly translates to  “I am because we are”  or “a person is a person because of other people.”  In other words, we […]

At Cobb this past week, all nine 6th-year students successfully participated in the Montessori Model United Nations 4-day conference in New York City alongside students from Montessori schools worldwide. Student […]

Mystery History is a long-running Cobb tradition. Elementary students spend most of October choosing a historical figure and learning and writing about their contributions to the world. On Mystery History […]

IN THIS PHOTO: You see a child engrossed in her work with the trinomial cube while amid a group lesson. The teacher did not make her stop to join the […]

  Irish dance is a mesmerizing art form that combines rhythmic footwork with intricate choreography, and one young talent has been making waves in the competitive scene. Meet Ellory, a […]

Freedom to choose work is the most distinguishing feature of a Montessori classroom. It can also be the most terrifying feature. Can children do whatever they want in a Montessori […]

We are thrilled to share the joyous moments from our 50th Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony, a memorable event held on September 21, 2023. Under the resounding theme, “A legacy renewed, […]