JACKSON, Wyo. — Choosing the right early childhood program is an important decision, and Montessori School of the Tetons provides a thoughtful, child-centered approach to early childhood education in Jackson, Wyoming for children ages 2.5 to 6 years old.
Montessori School of the Tetons is a nurturing and inspiring early childhood education center committed to the Montessori philosophy of hands-on, child-led learning, where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow at their own pace.
The Montessori Method of Education respects a child’s innate desire to learn and the need a child has for independence. The school provides a balanced approach to early childhood education through attention to each child’s intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development, which is regarded as fundamental for growth and contributing to a sense of enjoyment while learning.
Montessori School of the Tetons has Montessori educators to support each child’s natural curiosity and development — fostering independence, creativity and critical thinking.
Daily lessons include classroom activities such as corn hulling, nut cracking and chopping to make special birdseed mixtures; growing their own sunflower seeds; and grinding eggshells to feed our plants. Children learn to grow flowers and vegetables, which are used for flower arrangements and snacks and grow mint for tea parties. The class worm bin shows children how decomposition works and contributes to the health of our Earth.
In the wintertime, National Elk Refuge sled rides provide a place to learn up close about important large animals in our ecosystem while we study migration and biomes. Past special activities have included cross-country ski lessons, snowshoeing, sledding, hikes, and boat rides in Grand Teton National Park.
Visit Montessori School of the Tetons online to learn more about enrolling today.
