Grano Montessori

Montessori Adult and Child Playgroups

Grano Montessori in Bloomington, Indiana, offers thoughtfully designed playgroups that give parents and caregivers a meaningful way to connect with their children in a prepared Montessori environment. These groups provide a unique opportunity to support your child’s growing independence while learning more about their natural development through shared experience.

Each element of the space—furniture, materials, and layout—is intentionally chosen to encourage movement, coordination, language, independence, self-discipline, and early cognitive growth.

Montessori philosophy teaches us that the first six years of life are foundational to a child’s development. During this time, children absorb everything from their environment and build the skills they’ll carry throughout life. Our playgroups are designed to honor and support this incredible stage of growth.

The adult-and-child format emphasizes your vital role as your child’s first teacher. Through hands-on exploration and quiet observation, you’ll witness your child’s development unfold in a natural, respectful way—while also gaining tools and inspiration for supporting them at home.

All sessions are led by Amanda Grano, a Montessori-trained educator with years of experience guiding young children and mentoring parents. Amanda supports both adults and children in the space, introducing developmentally appropriate activities and helping each child build confidence, social skills, and a sense of belonging.

These classes also help to deepen understanding of Montessori philosophy and its application in the home. Through both interaction and observation, parents and caregivers gain valuable insight regarding their infant and child’s path of development.

As part of each Montessori Adult and Child session, adults gather approximately once month for a discussion event outside of classroom time. This event features an overview and discussion of a topic pertaining to child development and parenting, and serves as a forum for the adults to share and exchange information with each other. Topics are chosen based on what is observed during group or requested.

Topics may include:

• Observation

• Food and nutrition

• Sleep

• Setting up the optimal home environment

• Communication and language development

• Development of movement – fine and gross motor skills

• Diapering, toilet learning

• Personality development

• Mobiles, music, materials/toys, and play

• Sensitive periods

• Encouraging independence

• Discipline and behavior concerns

Along with the selected multi-week sessions and the monthly discussion group, registered new families receive a book on Montessori with the young child.

For further information on the Montessori Playgroups, send Amanda an email or message her on Instagram or Facebook!

Grano Montessori

Grano Montessori

Coming Fall 2025

Montessori Adult and Child Playgroups