NEW FOR 2024-2025:

Acton Middle School

If you have a rising 6th/7th/8th grader, this program is transformational!

Contact us to learn more!

Project-based Learning

Middle school-aged learners want to do work that is relevant to them. We give them a purpose for doing important work through our project-based “Quests” in which they will learn REAL skills for a successful future—entrepreneurship, creative processes, collaboration, and problem-solving (just to name a few!).

Self-Governance

Middle School learners govern themselves on an individual and collective level. Individually, they are given a roadmap of skills to master, and they learn the habits necessary to achieve the things they set their minds to. Collectively, they learn to manage their studio, solve problems, and serve others.

Travel Experiences

Experiences in the real world are an integral part of our school’s program. Learners in the middle school studio will have the opportunity to attend local educational field trips, as well as multi-day trips within the U.S. and foreign.

Apprenticeships

Once or twice a year, middle school learners set up apprenticeships with local businesses to try out different fields they are interested in. The goal is to gain exposure and experience in REAL professions so that in high school they have a clear path to their “Next Great Adventure.”

“The people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do”
— Steve Jobs
The holidays are the perfect time to invite your little ones into the kitchen! Children of all ages love being part of family traditions, and cooking offers amazing opportunities to build independence and confidence. Here are a few Montessori-inspir
The holidays are the perfect time to invite your little ones into the kitchen! Children of all ages love being part of family traditions, and cooking offers amazing opportunities to build independence and confidence. Here are a few Montessori-inspired ways your preschooler can help: 🥄 Stir batter or dough (perfect for building coordination!) 🍪 Use cookie cutters or roll dough into balls 🍋 Wash fruits and veggies for holiday dishes 🧂 Measure and pour ingredients (math in action!) 🧼 Help clean up with a child-sized sponge or towel By involving them in simple, age-appropriate tasks, you’re not just preparing food—you’re creating memories and teaching life skills. ❤️ What holiday dishes are your kids helping with this year? Share in the comments! #MontessoriHolidays #KidsInTheKitchen #PreschoolLifeSkills #FamilyTraditions #montessorischoolsofinstagram #stokesdalenc #beaconacademync #montessori #actonacademy
Failure is not the opposite of success—it's a step toward it! 🌱 At Beacon Academy, we embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth. For elementary-aged children, this is a crucial time to learn: 🌟 Problem-solving: Mistakes help them think c
Failure is not the opposite of success—it's a step toward it! 🌱 At Beacon Academy, we embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth. For elementary-aged children, this is a crucial time to learn: 🌟 Problem-solving: Mistakes help them think critically and find solutions. 🌟 Resilience: Facing challenges builds confidence and persistence. 🌟 Self-awareness: They begin to understand their strengths and areas to improve. By encouraging a safe space to try, fail, and try again, children develop a lifelong love of learning and a growth mindset. 💪 Let’s celebrate effort, curiosity, and courage—not just the final result. How do you support your child when they face challenges? Follow our link or send us a message for more info and to schedule a tour! www.beaconacademync.org #MontessoriMindset #GrowthMindset #LearningThroughFailure #MontessoriElementary #beaconacademync #montessori #actonacademy
In a Montessori classroom, everything is thoughtfully designed with the child in mind. 🪑✨ Child-sized furniture and accessible materials are essential because they: 🌟 Empower independence by allowing children to reach, choose, and care for their environment. 🌟 Foster confidence as they navigate a space designed just for them. 🌟 Encourage responsibility by making it easier to clean up and contribute to their community. When children feel capable and respected, their love for learning flourishes! 🌱 Every detail in our studio reflects our belief: The environment is the child’s teacher. 💛 Click our link below to begin your journey at Beacon Academy and schedule a tour today! www.beaconacademync.org #MontessoriEnvironment #PreparedEnvironment #ChildCenteredLearning #beaconacademync #montessori #handson #handsonlearning #childled #montessorilearning #montessorieducation #practicallifeskills #montessorischoolsofinstagram #stokesdalenc #actonacademy
Discovery Studio: final week of October 2024 🎃🍂 #beaconacademync #montessori #beaconacademy #actonacademy #learn #handsonlearning #discover #montessorieducation #experientiallearning #stokesdalenc #triadnc
THIS WEEK in the Spark Studio 🎃🍂 #beaconacademync #montessori #beaconacademy #handsonlearning #childled #montessorilearning #montessorieducation #stokesdalenc #triadnc
🌿 Outdoor learning offers children countless benefits! From enhancing sensory experiences and promoting physical development to fostering creativity and independence, nature is the perfect classroom. What is your favorite way to embrace the great outdoors with your hero? Tell us in the comments! Ready to begin your adventure at Beacon Academy? Click our link below for info and to schedule a tour today! www.beaconacademync.org #Montessori #OutdoorLearning #ChildDevelopment #beaconacademync #montessori #beaconacademy #handsonlearning #childled #discover #montessorilearning #discovery #montessorieducation #childeducation #practicallifeskills #experientiallearning #montessorischoolsofinstagram #stokesdalenc #triadnc
Montessori is an educational approach that emphasizes hands-on, child-led learning. It encourages independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning through exploration in a prepared environment. Children learn at their own pace with support fr
Montessori is an educational approach that emphasizes hands-on, child-led learning. It encourages independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning through exploration in a prepared environment. Children learn at their own pace with support from a guide ☀️ #Montessori #Education #ChildDevelopment #beaconacademync #montessori #beaconacademy #handsonlearning #childled #montessorilearning #montessorieducation #stokesdalenc #montessorischoolsofinstagram #triadnc
The Hero’s Journey is a storytelling framework where a hero faces challenges, learns valuable lessons, and returns transformed. It’s all about growth and adventure 🏔️ At Beacon Academy, we’re each on our own Hero’s Journey!
The Hero’s Journey is a storytelling framework where a hero faces challenges, learns valuable lessons, and returns transformed. It’s all about growth and adventure 🏔️ At Beacon Academy, we’re each on our own Hero’s Journey! Ready to begin your Hero’s Journey? Click our link below for a free info guide and to schedule your tour. www.beaconacademync.org #beaconacademync #montessori #beaconacademy #handsonlearning #learn #discover #childled #discovery #leadership #montessorieducation #experientiallearning #stokesdalenc #triadnc
🍂 Happy Fall Break from all of us at Beacon Academy! We hope you enjoy this time for exploration, creativity, and connection with nature. Enjoy the colorful leaves and new adventures! See you back soon! 🍁 #FallBreak #beaconacademync #montessori #
🍂 Happy Fall Break from all of us at Beacon Academy! We hope you enjoy this time for exploration, creativity, and connection with nature. Enjoy the colorful leaves and new adventures! See you back soon! 🍁 #FallBreak #beaconacademync #montessori #montessoripreschool #actonacademy #mariamontessori #FutureLeaders #HandsOnLearning #Education #ProjectBasedLearning #montessoritoddler #practicallife
Creating healthy habits in children sets the foundation for a lifetime of well-being! 🌱 Regular exercise boosts mood and focus, balanced nutrition fuels their growth, and good sleep enhances learning. At Beacon Academy, we’ve set up an environment where learners can invest in their health today ☀️ for a brighter tomorrow! 💪 Click our link for info and to schedule a tour today! www.beaconacademync.org #Healthy Habits #HealthyKids #Wellness #FutureLeaders #montessori #montessorieducation #actonacademy #montessoripreschool #nontraditionalstudent #adventure #selfstarter #mariamontessori
The holidays are the perfect time to invite your little ones into the kitchen! Children of all ages love being part of family traditions, and cooking offers amazing opportunities to build independence and confidence. Here are a few Montessori-inspir Failure is not the opposite of success—it's a step toward it! 🌱 At Beacon Academy, we embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth. For elementary-aged children, this is a crucial time to learn: 🌟 Problem-solving: Mistakes help them think c
In a Montessori classroom, everything is thoughtfully designed with the child in mind. 🪑✨ Child-sized furniture and accessible materials are essential because they: 🌟 Empower independence by allowing children to reach, choose, and care for their e
Discovery Studio: final week of October 2024 🎃🍂 #beaconacademync #montessori #beaconacademy #actonacademy #learn #handsonlearning #discover #montessorieducation #experientiallearning #stokesdalenc #triadnc
THIS WEEK in the Spark Studio 🎃🍂 #beaconacademync #montessori #beaconacademy #handsonlearning #childled #montessorilearning #montessorieducation #stokesdalenc #triadnc
🌿 Outdoor learning offers children countless benefits! From enhancing sensory experiences and promoting physical development to fostering creativity and independence, nature is the perfect classroom. What is your favorite way to embrace the great
Montessori is an educational approach that emphasizes hands-on, child-led learning. It encourages independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning through exploration in a prepared environment. Children learn at their own pace with support fr The Hero’s Journey is a storytelling framework where a hero faces challenges, learns valuable lessons, and returns transformed. It’s all about growth and adventure 🏔️ At Beacon Academy, we’re each on our own Hero’s Journey! 🍂 Happy Fall Break from all of us at Beacon Academy! We hope you enjoy this time for exploration, creativity, and connection with nature. Enjoy the colorful leaves and new adventures! See you back soon! 🍁 #FallBreak #beaconacademync #montessori #
Creating healthy habits in children sets the foundation for a lifetime of well-being! 🌱 Regular exercise boosts mood and focus, balanced nutrition fuels their growth, and good sleep enhances learning. At Beacon Academy, we’ve set up an enviro