Bellevue Montessori School

Congratulations to our elementary students on a fantastic performance! Lower elementary performed "Stone Soup" and our upper l class performed "The Grunch."

Our Upper Elementary Students are enjoying the week at Nature Bridge on the Olympic Peninsula. NatureBridge mission is to connect young people to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of our planet.

We're Hiring a Health and Safety Coordinator
$150 Referral Bonus/Apply at www.bellmontessori.com

The Role:

The Health & Safety Coordinator performs various duties as an administrative member of the Health and Safety Department including Covid-19 tests. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing general office and administrative operations related to health and safety including licensing. The position reports to the School Director and works with the Operations Manager / Program Directors to ensure the health and safety measures at Bellevue Montessori School are implemented.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, Part-Time, up to 25 hours per week.

Pay Rate: start $25 per hour (depending on experience)

Curious about Montessori at the elementary level? Learn more through these short videos!

Our Tools — Montessori Guide What does it mean to “direct” a Montessori elementary classroom?  What tools do we have at our fingertips—explained and explored during our teacher training—to facilitate the carefully crafted learning experience we prepare for the children? Montessori teachers have a means to maintain a co...

Upper Elementary Students visited a wastewater treatment facility earlier this month to learn how the choices they make impact the water cycle. Students experienced the wastewater treatment plant firsthand and saw how engineers have designed a system to clean our water and protect human and environmental health.

How can we help young people thrive? Providing opportunities to cultivate their inner lives is key. Take a deep dive into this thoughtful exploration.

Three Ways to Help Your Students Cultivate Their Inner Lives Providing space for young people to explore their spirituality may benefit everyone.

Have you ever tried to describe Montessori to friends? Here is an overview of what makes Montessori different (and why it works so well for children). Next time someone asks: What is Montessori? You'll be ready!

What is a Montessori School? - Monti Kids A school that follows the curriculum and teaching of Dr. Maria Montessori is known as a "Montessori school". Here's what that means.

When we communicate with our children, it's helpful to focus on what we want (rather than what we don't want). This piece can help shift our thinking and it even offers a great family game to try!

Ask Children For What You Want - Maren Schmidt The secret of breaking out of a downward spiral is simply this: Concentrate on what you do want.

Separation anxiety can be hard to handle, especially when it persists beyond the early years. This Australian parenting website offers a clear overview of what's at play, plus suggestions for support.

Separation anxiety in babies and children Separation anxiety in children is when children fear being parted from parents or carers. It’s common from about 6 months. You can help your child cope.

Our toddlers go through an incredible amount of developmental change. Want to know what to expect? Check out this helpful article.

Developmental Milestones for Toddlers - Ages and Stages As your toddler grows, so too will their skills, interests, and personalities. This article can help you understand what to expect in your one- and two-year olds.

Each year in the spring, our classroom communities host a Cultural Fair. This is wonderful way for families to see what the children are learning in the classroom.