Why choose Sammamish Montessori?
Shaping bright futures and joyful, courageous, passionate learners for over 45 Years
Rooted in Montessori Philosophy
Dr. Maria Montessori believed in the power of the child’s innate talent and curiosity and stressed the importance of letting them follow their interests. Sammamish Montessori’s curriculum is centered around the core principles set out by Dr. Montessori.
Education for the whole child to support intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development.
Multi-age classrooms that provide a collaborative learning environment and promote peer-to-peer learning.
Respect for the child’s capacity to make decisions and be independent.
A prepared environment where everything has a purpose, and a place that guides the development of logical thought processes.
A structure that allows freedom of movement within the classroom and the ability for students to choose and master their work.
An individualized curriculum based on each student’s interests, abilities, and needs.
Beyond collective learning
SMS’s personalized student-centered approach nurtures innate curiosity, motivating students to evolve into enthusiastic thinkers, eager learners, and self-assured leaders. Children are empowered to discover and learn at a pace that suits them.
Beyond traditional education
SMS’s meticulously crafted curriculum, rooted in core Montessori principles, nurtures critical thinking and cultivates essential life skills for lifelong success.
Beyond indoor learning
SMS has over 18,000 sq. ft of outdoor playground, excavation, and garden space. Our outdoor environment at SMS is a source of inspiration for children to freely express their creativity and develop a love of learning.
Beyond Montessori
SMS’s unique hybrid program—”Montessori+“—offers a half-day Montessori curriculum as well as a half-day of extended, multi-disciplinary explorations that offer children the time they need to learn STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Music & Movement) concepts broadly and deeply.
Beyond schoolyear programs
SMS offers convenient summer programs from June to September, flexible Daycare programs (Early birds and After school daycare), and our signature enrichment program in the evenings – “Amazing Adventures”.
Beyond a school
We are a community. SMS embodies inclusivity, and our vibrant community of parents, faculty, and staff, are connected by a shared enthusiasm for learning and we partner together every day, to benefit your child.
Classes & Programs
In multi-age classes spanning two or three years, SMS learners have many opportunities to exercise and grow their collaborative and leadership skills. Older students serve as leaders and mentors, while younger students feel supported and gain confidence.
