Discovery Montessori School - Seattle, WA

  • Neighborhood: Queen Anne/Magnolia
  • Telephone: (206) 282-3848
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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Check Mark Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Director's Notes

Learning and Development occur at a personal pace and yet in recognizable stages. The teachers observe, guide, and interact with students with respect and awareness of each one as an individual.

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.3) Four Stars

This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four And Half Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four Stars
Cooperation with other children Four And Half Stars
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Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play with some structure Predominantly teacher led Not formally in curriculum Conducive environment
Language YES
Oral language - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Music - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Physical activity - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Other subjects taught Yoga is included in each classroom. Food Origins and Preparation in support of our practical life skills. Sign Language and world languages are included mostly with experiential lessons. Gardening and Outdoor Education bring our learning activities outside. n/a
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Our curriculum blossoms as we involve the children and families with sharing and cultural experiences. Parents who wish to share a talent or interest within the curriculum plans are encouraged to bring that to the class. This includes talents of artist, chef, musician, languages, cultural finds, and travels.

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