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Seattle, WA
Alcuin School
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neighborhood: Queen Anne/Magnolia · Telephone: (206) 286-0771 · Website: www.alcuinschool.com
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction | |
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Montessori |
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| Reggio-Emilia |
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Director's Comments
A.M.I. Montessori trained teacher provides a balance of free choice and teacher-led activities.
Curriculum and Teaching Approach
| PLAY-BASED | PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE | MOSTLY TEACHER LED | NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM | CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT | ||
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| Sci. reasoning/physical world | - |
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| Other subjects taught | Free choice period is includes sensorial materials, art and practical life activities. | |||||
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Director's Comments
Schedule is balanced between free choice periods and teacher-led activities in large group, small group and one-on-one sessions. The attractive environment is exceptionally well prepared with many kinds of activities for the children to choose from. Math and language instruction includes basic skills. Art, music, literature, science and social studies actvities encourage an exploration of the world around them through books and hands-on activities.
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