WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI

Teaching young children how to interact with others in a polite, respectful, and considerate manner

Spring Fundraiser for the Arts This spring, pre-primary through middle school families will be given the opportunity to sign their child up for a guided art experience highlighting a specific artist! Finished art pieces will be displayed in the hallway as an addition to our annual Student Art Walk on May 8 from 7:30am - 9:30am. Pieces will then be wrapped and sent home for families to display and enjoy. All proceeds from this experience will be used to create/stock current ar

The Prepared Environment The carefully designed Montessori environment is the cornerstone of the method, functioning as a "third teacher" (the first is the child, the second is the adult) that enables independent learning and exploration. Unlike conventional classrooms centered around the teacher's desk, Montessori environments are designed around the child's developmental needs. This prepared environment includes: Child-sized furniture and accessible materials designed for