Early Childhood Montessori Educator at Living Montessori Education Communty - Bellevue, WA, US
STEAM program development at Living Montessori Education Community (Voluntary)
PURPOSEOur purpose is to develop empowered global citizens in partnership with their families.CORE VALUESDiscovery: Always encourage curiosity and a love of learning in one's self and othersIndependence: Let every individual do what he/she can for themselvesRespect: Remember everyone has worth and dignity – be mindful, be considerateEmpathy: Understand other's perspective and treat all people with kindnessCollaboration: With an open mind contribute to the common goodTrust: Be honest, authentic and sincere while trusting every child's processPHILOSOPHYYour child is a unique individual deserving utmost respect, honor and care. Each child has innate social, emotional, physical and intellectual capacities that can be developed within an atmosphere encouraging self-paced learning and exploration, supporting individuation and allowing children to develop their own essential nature. Our approach to education and care is aligned with the Montessori Philosophy.Your child is given freedom with guidance through our carefully planned curriculum and prepared environment. This is an essential element in the Montessori environment. Children are free to choose materials that are meaningful to them. Meaningful activities capture the children's attention as long as they correspond to the child's inner needs. As a result, children enjoy real, sequential, hands-on experiences at Living Montessori. Your child is immersed in surroundings and activities that can be seen, heard, smelled, felt and experienced at the child's level of understanding. We respect their choices so they may begin to experience life as powerful and curious individuals. Your child's input is valued and incorporated into our curriculum so we can create environments that are meaningful and irresistible.