Montessori School of Yakima, established in 1967, provides a child-directed, multi-aged learning environment that is specifically suited to follow stages of development for children 3 years to 9 years of age. Areas of study include math, language, music, geography, science, art, sensorial development, and practical life activities. Each child is encouraged to independently explore an array of learning materials that follow a natural progression from concrete to abstract concepts and ideas; thus laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and living.
Montessori is the fastest-growing educational method in North America. There are approximately 1,000,000 children enrolled in various Montessori programs and that number increases by about 10% annually.
The Montessori Method
Dr. Maria Montessori's visionary method of educating children by apealling to their intellectual, physical and emotional needs appears to be common sense, yet is a complete break from traditional teaching methods. Where traditionally an omnipotent teacher would discipline, direct and inform students; there is instead a guide who allows them to explore the world around them safely and joyously. Where memorization and repetition are used to remember ideas; objects and examples are used to imprint concepts of math, reading, and other disciplines.
Parents and teachers involved in Montessori schools generally praise the method because of the direct effects that are apparent in their children. Students recognize the impact of this education later on in life, as they enter the world self-sufficient, eager to learn and equipped with the tools to deal with success and failure in all aspects of their lives. More info
Contact Information 511 N 44th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
We are located in the lower level of the Englewood Christian Church,with which we are not affiliated.
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Telephone: (509) 966-0680
Facsmile: (509) 966-6849
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