Georgian VIP tours CTM to learn about Montessori
SEPT. 8, 2012 — Eka Tkeshelashvili, vice prime minister for the Republic of Georgia, spent two hours at Charles Towne Montessori today with embassy staff to learn more about the Montessori method. The vice prime minister and visitors, given a tour by Board Chair Andy Brack and Head of School Edward Jackson, said her the former Soviet state, now a big ally of the United States, was reforming its educational system and was looking to see if Montessori could work in Georgia. “It was clear that the visit to Charles Towne Montessori, the only internationally-accredited Montessori in...
Read MoreCTM does Montessori right
Unlike some schools with Montessori-style education, we do Montessori right. Charles Towne Montessori is the only Montessori school in South Carolina with an international accreditation. CTM offers broad guidance: We accept children to receive Montessori guidance from the time they’re 12 months old and continue outstanding, personalized education through age 12. By offering a focused, long-term educational program, children receive maximum benefits of a Montessori education. See “Our videos” in the Media section on the navigation bar. CTM has outstanding programs: Charles...
Read MoreHelping children take responsibility
“We can see a big difference in social skills, ability to process verbal commands, and his willingness to help and take responsibility to put things where they belong compared to other children that go to traditional daycare/in-home care.” – A parent at Charles Towne Montessori
Read MoreCTM fosters creativity
“We highly recommend observing children in the Montessori environment at CTM. It’s amazing to see what your child is capable of, and how all ages and personalities can thrive in this environment.” – A parent at Charles Towne Montessori
Read MoreCTM students prepare for April 27 opera performance
APRIL 18, 2012 — More than 50 students at Charles Towne Montessori are busy with preparations for a five-act opera they’ll perform 6 p.m. April 27 at the Scottish Rite Center in West Ashley. CTM students in the elementary class (grades 1-6) and primary classes (ages 3-6) have been practicing their roles for weeks for “Persephone,” which was written by former CTM teacher Sanford Jones, one of the world’s top composers of operas for children. “Not only are we celebrating our school’s 40th year with this performance of ‘Persephone,’ but...
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