At The Woods, we provide a foundation that cultivates a lifelong love of learning grounded in peace, respect, independence, and excellence.
“The first duty of an education is to stir up life, but leave it free to develop”
– Maria Montessori
“To aid life, leaving it free, however, that is the basic task of the educator.”
– Maria Montessori
“The greatest development is achieved during the first years of life, and therefore it is then that the greatest care should be taken.”
– Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
✨ Practical Life✨
In a Montessori classroom, everyday tasks become meaningful opportunities for children to learn, grow, and become more independent.
Our Toddler and Children’s House students practice skills like pouring, transferring, washing, flower arranging, food preparation, dressing, folding, and caring for their classroom.
It might look like “just” pouring water or wiping a table, but there’s so much happening underneath: concentration, coordination, confidence, independence, and responsibility.
And honestly, some of our favorite moments are watching a child finish a work, step back, and realize, “I did that all by myself!”
💬 Parents, what’s something your child insists on doing “all by myself” right now? We’d love to hear it!
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🍎 September is here! 🍎
Take a look at our September events and mark your calendars!
September 3: Back to School Night | Parents Only Event | 6:30 pm
September 7: Labor Day Holiday | School Closed
September 19: Back to School BBQ | 11 am – 1 pm
September 21: Teacher Workday | School Closed
September 22: International Day of Peace Student Celebration
We have lots happening across our school communities this month, and we’re excited to share it all with you. ✨
Save this post to remember to remember all the fun happening here this month!
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Maria Montessori! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating the woman whose ideas continue to shape our classrooms and our community every day.
We see her vision in the little moments - the proud smile after mastering something new, the focus during meaningful work, the independence that grows a little more each day, and the kindness children show one another.
We’re so grateful to be carrying her work forward and to have the privilege of watching children grow, discover, and become more independent every day.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Maria Montessori! 💚
