Philosophy
Absorbent Mind Montessori School follows the educational guidelines
set forth by Maria Montessori. Our program is based on the belief that during
the first six years of life, children should develop through purposeful "work"
in an environment that permits them to explore on their own. The child's mind
will never again be as absorbent as it is from birth to age six. As the children
strive to attain their potential, they develop attitudes and confidence that
will serve them throughout their lives. Our goal is to see a happy, secure
child who is strong in body, mind, and spirit.
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Program
Our program begins with sensorial awareness and the refinement of
motor skills, then expands into further areas of growth: Language development,
mathematics, geography, nature studies, art, movement, and music. The special
Montessori materials are designed to help children SEE, HEAR, and FEEL in
physical form the abstract principles of math, reading, and writing.
The Montessori approach aims to insure the natural development of children's whole personality, of their physical and emotional faculties, as well as their intellectual powers. The tasks available to children in a Montessori class are graduated from the simple to the complex and they are free to select their own work and proceed at their own pace. By learning in this way, children gain the self-confidence so necessary in the creation of competence. The role of the adult in the classsroom is to guide children in their exploration of the materials. Children learn through their own activity, observation and discovery.
Children are guided and directed in their work by a trained Montessorian who is always ready to support and encourage them in their task of self-development.
Enrollment
Enrollment is open to all children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years (kindergarten
included). Applications are accepted throughout the school year. Please contact
us to schedule an appointment and to obtain an application.
Class Information
Absorbent Mind Montessori School accepts full-time and part-time
students.
- Morning Session: 9:00am - 11:30am
- Afternoon Session: 12:30pm - 3:00pm
- Extended days: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Lunch time is an option for am or pm 1/2 day students
- Also
Available:
- 3 days or 5 days a week
- Before and after school care
- Summer School session
Staff
The Absorbent Mind Montessori staff is dedicated to providing for your child's
needs, physically, mentally, and emotionally. The teachers are qualified,
certified, and dedicated Montessori trained professionals.
Founder/Director Henriette Walker taught the
Montessori Method for many years before establishing the Absorbent Mind Montessori
School in 1975. In addition to her private school teaching background, she
holds two Montessori teaching certificates, and is fluent in several languages.
She served as president of the Pacific Northwest Montessori Association (PNMA)
in the past and remains an active member in the organization.
Henriette has overseen the education of hundreds of children from all over the world.
Facility
Absorbent Mind Montessori is located in a beautiful residential setting on
one acre of wooded grounds and is ideally suited for young children. The large
open rooms, furniture, and equipment are all constructed in proportion to
children and their needs.
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