O u r   P h i l o s o p h y


We feel that the immediate goal of early childhood education should be to instill in young children a love of learning and an internal desire to seek knowledge and understanding of our world. We believe that a Montessori environment encourages a sense of self-confidence and self-discipline along with a sense of responsibility. These qualities enable children to develop their ability to concentrate, make choices, enjoy quiet, be independent and successfully participate in a community. These qualities are the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
 

  O u r   C l a s s r o o m  
   &   C u r r i c u l u m

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 (view curriculum) Practical Life, Sensorial, Culture and History, Kindermusik and Quiet Heart Nature classes (view curriculum for the year), Outdoor Play Areas and Monthly Field Trips.

 

     T e s t i m o n i a l s  

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 very "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


M o n t e s s o r i   H i s t o r y

Dr. 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.