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Discovery Montessori School
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neighborhood: Queen Anne/Magnolia · Telephone: (206) 282-3848 · Website: www.discoverymontessorischool.org
School Philosophy and Mission
Children are naturally motivated to explore and learn all the time. Our school program is designed around the needs of the child to express creatively, pursue understanding, and develop character. Discovery Montessori School offers an environment which will provide for the broad spectrum development of young children through free choice, progressing from "hands-on" activity to abstract thought.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children Progress Freely within Daily Schedule & Routine:
8:45: A child 2.5 to 6 years of age would arrive with a group of 18 to 20 children to explore together with independent choice of activities and to gather together with a group time for culture, movement, and song.
The morning concludes with outdoor play and early pick up at 11:45.
11:30 to 12:15: Lunchtime for Full Time Children
12:15: Afternoon arrivals
Those who attend after lunch continue with an afternoon session allowing new depth of experience and growth in all skills. The afternoon outdoor time is followed with the departure at 3:15.
Morning & Afternoon: Snack time is available as free choice. Outdoor activities are shared as a group.
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