two guinea pigs are eating lettuce and carrots in the grass .

Montessori At Home: Caring For Pets Montessori-Style

January 9, 2024
Pet Care and Daily Routines
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In Honor of Grandparents

By Montessori Thrive • January 8, 2024
A Montessori grandparent's perspective on how to help grandchildren grow into the best people they can be.
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Montessori Bookshelf: Wordless Picture Books

By Montessori Thrive • January 7, 2024
Some of Our Favorite Wordless Books
two young girls are sitting on a couch giving each other a high five .

Making Amends

By Montessori Thrive • January 6, 2024
Helping our children when they make mistakes
Parent are holding two children in their arms.

Supporting Independent Sleep

By Montessori Thrive • January 5, 2024
Sleep is so crucial for growth and development, so how do we support it?
Montessori child is washing dishes in a kitchen sink.

Participation in Practical Matter

By Montessori Thrive • January 4, 2024
Young children yearn to participate in practical matters.
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Pandemic Impacts on Older Kids and Teens

By Montessori Thrive • January 4, 2024
Struggles are surfacing for those in their elementary and adolescent years due to COVID restrictions. Here are ways to show compassionate forms of support.
A little girl with a backpack is walking in the park.

Significance of Being on Time

By Montessori Thrive • January 3, 2024
It makes a world of difference when children arrive on time; a guide is able to greet them and everyone is in the classroom at the start of the day.
A mother with her two children are preparing food in a kitchen.

Family Challenge: Support Young Lunch Packers

By Montessori Thrive • January 3, 2024
Rather than taking on the sole responsibility of preparing lunches for our children, let's make a commitment toward helping them become their own lunch packers!
A father and his son is having a conversation

Moving Away From How Was Your Day

By Montessori Thrive • January 2, 2024
It can be hard for children to talk about their experiences at school. If we shift our approach, we can often get more insight into our children’s day.

Ways to Give


All gifts to Joliet Montessori School are 100% tax deductible.


Your support allows Joliet Montessori School to continue to provide an exceptional Montessori education for our students.

Give online

You can make your donation via our secure online giving form.

Give Online

To ensure that 100% of your gift goes directly to support Joliet Montessori School, please consider adding 2.5% to your donation (check box at the bottom of the confirmation page) to offset credit card processing fees.

Recurring gifts

Joliet Montessori School can also accept recurring gifts via our online giving form. No matter the amount, monthly donations make a lasting impact. Every dollar counts for our school, and a guaranteed dollar a month is always a comfort for organizations run on the generosity of others. Bottom line: Never feel obligated to make a large donation!

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You can drop off or mail your gift to: 


Joliet Montessori School

1600 Root Street, Crest Hill, IL 60403, 

Attention: Business Office. 



Please indicate "Annual Fund" in the memo field if donating by check.

Matching gift programs

Corporate matching gifts are a type of philanthropy in which companies financially match donations that their employees make to nonprofit organizations. For businesses that offer this employee benefit, employees can request their employers donate to match their gift to Joliet Montessori School. 


Be sure to check if your employer has a matching gift program.


Please contact Jennifer Rutherford, JMS Business Manager at jrutherford@jolietmontessorischool.org with any questions and more information. 

Sponsorships and donations to our annual fundraiser

Each year Joliet Montessori School hosts a fundraiser to raise money for the school and connect our community. The event includes sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and fun options for auction donations. 


Please contact Jennifer Rutherford, JMS Business Manager at jrutherford@jolietmontessorischool.org with any questions and more information.

Thank You!

Thank you for supporting Joliet Montessori School!