Welcome to Our School

Woodland Montessori School has proudly served the Flathead Valley and surrounding communities since 1977, offering an excellent educational approach based on the principles of Maria Montessori for over 49 years. Our school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to grow, learn, and thrive by offering quality early education programs for children ages two through six.

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At Woodland Montessori School, our mission is to foster the natural spirit of inquiry and thrill of discovery within each child by upholding the Montessori philosophy. We believe that learning is best achieved within a social atmosphere that supports each individual’s unique academic, physical, and emotional development.

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Woodland Montessori School is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). This membership represents our dedication to the Montessori philosophy and commitment to maintaining a certified teaching staff, fully equipped classroom environments, and AMS operational standards.

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​Our goals:

• To support an ongoing partnership between home and school within which independence, responsibility, and self-esteem are fostered.

• To support a dedicated, certified staff teaching the whole child in multi-age, family-like groupings and a prepared classroom environment.

• To nurture responsible citizens who are respectful of each other and their environment and who have the ability and desire to fulfill lifetime educational and social goals as members of their various communities.

• To maintain the highest academic standards through a structured, individualized curriculum.

• To maintain community buildings and playgrounds in a manner that is orderly, safe, of good quality, enhances learning, and reflects our Montessori philosophy.

 

What Woodland Montessori Offers:

• Early Learner program – for children ages 2-3, who are not toilet independent

• Early Childhood program – children ages 3-6 (includes Leadership Year [Kindergarten])

• Leadership Club – advanced activities for children in their Leadership Year

• An engaging before- and after-school program for children needing extended care

• Montessori-credentialed lead teachers in each classroom

• A safe, secure environment

• Moral and ethical values – fostering respect for self and others through community involvement

• High academic standards in an atmosphere that fosters independent thinking, personal responsibility, freedom of choice, self-esteem, love and respect

• Individualized instruction

• Integrated studies, including fine arts

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Multi-aged Classrooms​
In a multi-aged classroom a younger child will looks to an older child for guidance both socially and in the academic arena. The older child will feel a high level of self-esteem, responsibility, and leadership.

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Follows the Child's Interest​
Dr. Maria Montessori believed: “Our aim is not merely to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his inmost core.”

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Individualized Program for Each Child​
In the Montessori classroom, children are honored for who they are and for where they are in their personal development.  Each child’s strengths and interests are recognized and built upon.