East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

09/09/2026

At EFWMA, we believe learning doesn’t always happen sitting at a desk! Free play is an important part of childhood development, giving our students opportunities to explore, take healthy risks, try new things, and build confidence.

Through free play, students strengthen their gross motor skills, coordination, balance, problem-solving, and independence—all while having FUN!

And yes… we even teach our students how to ride bicycles!

These everyday experiences help our students grow, learn, and discover what they can do. At EFWMA, we make learning hands-on, active, and meaningful!

Learning. Exploring. Growing. Having FUN! That’s EFWMA!

09/08/2026

Learning at EFWMA Goes Beyond the Classroom!

Over the past two weeks, East Fort Worth Montessori Academy (EFWMA) has been intentionally focusing on building strong foundational learning skills that prepare our students for deeper, more meaningful academic learning.

At EFWMA, we believe children learn best when they are actively engaged, curious, creative, and given opportunities to learn in different ways. That is why our learning experiences go far beyond traditional worksheets and textbooks!

Hands-On Learning:
Students are learning by doing, creating, exploring, and problem-solving.

A Change of Pace:
Even something as simple as a little naptime in the office can provide students with a chance to reset, recharge and return to learning refreshed.

Exploratory Classes:
Our 3rd–5th grade students selected from exciting opportunities such as cross-stitch, robotics & computer science, woodshop, and mindfulness. These experiences allow students to discover new interests while developing creativity, focus, perseverance and problem-solving skills.

Team Building & STEM:
Through Project Lead The Way, students worked together to design and build the tallest tower—putting communication, collaboration, creativity, engineering and critical-thinking skills into action!

At EFWMA, we believe education should develop the whole child. Our Montessori-inspired approach provides opportunities for students to think critically, create confidently, work collaboratively and apply what they learn to real-world experiences.

We aren't just preparing students to pass a test—we're preparing them to become confident, capable, lifelong learners.

Come see what makes EFWMA different!
Explore. Create. Discover. Grow.
East Fort Worth Montessori Academy — where learning comes to life!

Visit us at www.efwma.org or email [email protected] for more information. You can also call us 817.496.3003.

If you are a parent of a student(s) at EFWMA, invite friends and families to see what we are all about and why EFWMA is A GREAT PLACE TO BLOOM!

08/21/2026

What a great second week at EFWMA!

Dressing Sharp! Dreaming BIG!
There is something truly magical about Mondays at our school! Every week, our amazing 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders participate in Dress for Success Mondays, and we couldn't be prouder.Today, our boys stepped into the hallways looking sharp in their jackets, dress shirts, and ties, while our girls shined in their business casual attire. But this tradition is about much more than just clothes.When our students dress for success, you can see a visible shift in how they carry themselves. They stand taller, smile brighter, and take on the day with an extra boost of confidence. We aren't just preparing them for a regular school day—we are building the mindsets, habits, and confidence they will need to conquer the future! Parents, thank you for supporting this wonderful program and helping our future leaders look and feel their absolute best!
Share a picture of your sharp-dressed student in the comments below every Monday!

PRE-K: Practical Life and Exploring

Look at our Pre-K students enjoying the morning fresh air while learning practical life Montessori skills! Our little ones are natural explorers. We love encouraging their critical thinking and strengthening those fine motor skills every single day.

EFWMA Computer Science & Technology:

Our Pre-K to 2nd graders are having so much fun engaging with Computales this season! It is the perfect way for our young scholars to build new skills and keep moving forward on their learning journey. STEM is an important part of supporting our core subjects and we are thankful for the support of our community partner, WILLIAMS, for supporting us every year!

Brain Breaks Build Better Learners:

EFWMA thrives because we honor the many ways children learn. Brain breaks are an essential part of our day. Students need moments to reset, refocus, and recharge so they can bring their best selves back to learning.

Just 10–15 minutes a couple of times a day—whether playing quick games, drawing, building with blocks, stretching, or stepping outside for fresh air—helps students:

* Build stamina for sustained learning
* Open their minds to new ideas
* Regulate emotions and stay engaged
* Strengthen creativity and problem‑solving

These small moments make a big difference in helping children thrive academically and socially.

If you want to join our amazing families at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy, we invite you to connect with us. We currently have a few openings in Pre‑K through 5th grade, and we would love to welcome new students into our community.

Families can:

* Visit our school website at www.EFWMA.org
* Call to schedule an appointment 817-496-3003
* Come take a tour

Learn more about how EFWMA supports the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally, and is a GREAT PLACE TO BLOOM!

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

Great First Week at EFWMA! So proud of our staff and students receiving and welcoming everyone on campus! We have had a fun filled week of learning our procedures and expectations, and just getting to know one another! Our staff has been so helpful where ever we were needed, and also in our dining hall! The students have loved the menu (minor adjustments) and our vegetarian options as well! We have been observant of the outdoors and heat (only in the playground in the mornings!), having PE indoors, and working with Project Lead the Way exploring our creative thinking minds! Thank you to our community partner - Williams that has providing continued financial support for our STEM programs at EFWMA for the past several years!

Our students have been working very hard to learn our procedures and expectations for their uniforms, attendance, dining hall dequorum and just having fun as they are learning! Some just needed a good nap (check out the photos!) Dismissal has been going pretty smoothly and we appreciate all of our parents, guardians, family members and daycare drivers for your patience and support.

EFWMA is a FREE open public charter school for grades K-5th with an OLE (Outside Learning Environment) that allows for our staff and students to explore and learn in the outdoors! We are a Montessori school which is excited to integrate this program from our PREK to 5th Grade this year. Our staff is ready and able to help your student gain a love of learning! Our PreK is tuition based, affordable and full day! Call us for more information.

We do have some slots available, so visit our website - www.efwma.org for more information about our flagship programs.

EFWMA is a GREAT PLACE TO BLOOM!

08/12/2026

Great FIRST Day at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy! Thank you to all of our staff for making this day so joyful! From drop off to dismissal (thank you parents for signing up for PIKMYKID) which had us done before 4:00 p.m. The students really enjoyed coming back to school and kicking off with procedures and learning! Breakfast and Lunch went smoothly and we were happy to see returning and new faces!

As a reminder, Breakfast and Lunch is FREE for all of our students! Montessori is active from PREK to 5th Grade!

Thank you to our donors for providing backpacks and school supplies for our students and families.

We still have a few slots for new students available, come take a tour to find out why EFWMA makes learning FUN and how we are A GREAT PLACE TO BLOOM!

Check out our staff and students on our FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! More pics to come in the week!

08/08/2026

Wow what a wonderful meet the teacher day! All of the preparation and excitement came through tonight! We appreciate all of our parents that came out to see all of the hard work our staff did in preparation for their students! The Montessori in all of the classrooms from pre-K to 5th grade and the commitment to learn and teach it makes us smile! Thank you to our uniform vendor for coming out to connect with our parents. We will make some adjustments to help some processes and we are thankful for the patience of our returning and new parents.

Thank you to our donors that provided backpacks and school supplies for the families as well!

We were excited to see all of our students! We are ready for Tuesday!

08/06/2026

EFWMA would like to say thank you to the North Richland Hills SWAT team, who had training this week on our campus. It was such a great experience and we are so appreciative of all of their insights they shared to help keep our school safe.

08/06/2026

EFWMA would like to welcome our returning and new teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year.

At East Fort Worth Montessori Academy, we believe that every child has unique strengths and unlimited potential. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to become independent thinkers, responsible citizens and lifelong learners through the Montessori philosophy.

08/06/2026

EFWMA is celebrating our amazing teachers this week while also providing outstanding professional development opportunities that help us empower our students to become independent, lifelong learners.

Our morning kicked off this week with the incredible Mrs. Shello Tabb, who guided us through a Montessori Labyrinth lesson, Outdoor Learning and how we use assessments to drive student learning across our campus.

In the afternoon, the fabulous and talented Mrs. K inspried us with a session on the brain and its different functions. She also had us take a learning styles assessment to discover whether we are auditory, visual or kinesthetic learners.

Understanding how each child learns is a key part of great teaching. When we recognize and support each student's unique learning style, we help set them up for a lifetime of curiosity, confidence and success.


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