| Discovery Montessori School - Seattle, WA |
- Neighborhood: Queen Anne/Magnolia
- Telephone: (206) 282-3848
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
| Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Director's CommentsHide 
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
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| Ability to listen and follow directions |
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| Ability to sit still for longer periods of time |
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| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
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| Self-sufficiency and independence |
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| Awareness of others’ feelings |
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| Cooperation with other children |
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Curriculum and Teaching Approach
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| Language | YES | ||||
| Oral language | - |
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| Nursery rhymes, poems, songs | - |
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| Storybook reading | - |
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| Emerging literacy skills | - |
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| Cognitive Development | n/a | ||||
| Math and number sense | - |
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| Time & space | - |
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| Sci. reasoning/physical world | - |
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| Music | - |
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| Visual arts | - |
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| Physical activity | - |
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| 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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Director's and Parents' CommentsHide
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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