Joyful Learning
At Corte Madera Montessori, children flourish through joyful learning experiences supported by caring and knowledgeable Montessori-trained teachers. We respect children’s capabilities, independence, and individuality. We create a sense of belonging through helping children become valuable contributors to their classroom communities.
Our Philosophy
Every child comes to school with their own individual interests, capabilities, and personality. At Corte Madera Montessori, our goal is to help each child flourish and thrive in their own unique way. We value and respect the children in our school for who they are today and who they will become.
We believe that children learn best when they get to follow their interests and engage with stimulating and thoughtful hands-on materials. Our head teachers are trained and credentialed in the Montessori Method which fosters a joy of learning, supports independence, and enables creative exploration. The Montessori curriculum includes sensorial exploration, sewing and weaving, nature and geography, the arts, reading and writing, and numeracy/math.
We also believe that children are happiest when they feel like valuable contributors to their communities. Whether helping a friend or taking care of the classroom, we provide children with opportunities to take responsibility for themselves and others. Children develop empathy, kindness, and respect for the things and people in their environment.
Our Indoor Classrooms
Our hexagonal, sunlit classrooms reflect the Montessori values of beauty and order. The shelves are lined with high-quality Montessori activities that are often made with wood and other natural materials. Plants and trees, that the children care for themselves, bring nature into our indoor spaces.
We have one toddler classroom for our 2-years olds and two mixed-age Primary classrooms that encompass age 3 through kindergarten. You can learn more about these programs here.
Outdoor Classroom
Our primary classrooms have access to a garden and courtyard where children maintain a vegetable garden, explore nature through binoculars, do art projects such as easel painting, or just relax with a nature book in the Adirondack chair under the umbrella.
