Curriculum
Olympic View Montessori is a place where children develop emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically. We strive to educate the whole child.
Our classroom and curriculum include the following areas: Language Arts, Math, Science, Art, Practical Life, Sensorial, Cultural and History, Kindermusik, Yoga, Custom Indoor/Outdoor Play Areas and Monthly Field Trips. Olympic View Montessori's curriculum follows the philosophy of Maria Montessori, where the child learns at their own pace and that the environment and learning should "follow the child." Montessori classrooms are multi-age, for pre-primary, or preschool/kindergarten age children, this age range is 2 1/2 - 6 1/2. Both of our classrooms have students with ages ranging 2 1/2 - 6 1/2. Multi-age grouping of children at all levels takes advantage of the inclination of younger children to imitate older children. Older children, in turn, develop higher levels of mastery and confidence as they teach others. They experience what it feels like to be a leader, and how to nurture and encourage someone. Montessori classrooms offer works and lessons in the areas listed above. These works and lessons can be taught to children ages 2 1/2 - 6 1/2 and beyond. The Montessori teacher helps to guide each child to works or lessons that are individually and academically appropriate for that child. Please see schedule options on our Registration Page Testimonials "Olympic View Montessori, is a school whose staff shows boundless patience and kindness, even on the most challenging days. The staff creates a safe and nurturing space where the children feel comfortable to explore, question, and express themselves. Furthermore, beyond academics, Olympic View Montessori teaches children essential life skills-how to share and how to be kind. They also instill the values of empathy, respect and compassion. This helps to shape our children into well-rounded individuals." Shirley R. "Gabe is thriving in school and attends Ridgecrest in Shoreline's Highly Capable Program. He clearly had an academic advantage when he started kindergarten, thanks is large part to attending Olympic View Montessori. Keep up the good work!" --- Kirsten "The boys are enjoying summer, but also looking forward to school. My son even told someone when they asked if he likes his school.... "I love it!" He even threw his hands up in the air! Just reiterates what I've known all along: you're doing a great job and we love your school. Thanks for taking such great care in helping to shape and develop our kids into intelligent, caring, respectful, independent (just a few of the many positive adjectives that apply) big kids. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Thank you!" --- Tina "My 5 year old entered your classroom as a very shy, cautious and 'unsure of himself' kid. He emerged in the spring as a confident, enthusiastic social butterfly who is now at the top of his class in kindergarten because of all the skills (social and academic!) he learned in your school. Thank you so much for the difference OVM made!" --- Julie |
Montessori HistoryDr. Maria Montessori founded the Case dei Bambini in 1908 for the poorest of children in Rome, Italy. Dr. Montessori's discovery of the learning potential of children under 6 years of age – an innovative concept in 1908 – attracted international attention. In 1929 Dr. Montessori founded her teacher training program The Montessori Method of teaching grew internationally and continues as an educational force throughout the world today. |
