A Montessori community where children are respected, capable, and inspired to learn. Serving infants through elementary in Redmond, Oregon.
08/10/2026
RDM is hiring! Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher positions are available now at our premiere Montessori school in Redmond, OR. For more information about these roles, use the form on our website or send your resume directly to : [email protected] 🍎
We look forward to hearing from you!
Children don’t need to be entertained every moment of every day. They’re naturally curious, capable individuals who are driven to engage with their environment 🌱
In fact, when we rush to fill every quiet moment with activities or new sources of stimulation, we can unintentionally take away something important: the opportunity to discover, create, and explore on their own.
Instead of asking, “How can I keep my child busy?” try :
“What can I prepare so my child can engage independently?” ☀️
Setting up a space with open-ended materials, involving children in practical life activities like cooking or gardening, or simply allowing them time to observe, wonder, and follow their own interests teaches them more than prepared activities ever will.
Solving their own boredom and finding their own entertainment is part of how children develop their ability to self-direct and focus, both of which are important life skills for children to develop.
07/16/2026
Welcome to our Elementary Schoolhouse (ages 6–9), where your child’s curiosity becomes confident learning! Enrollment is open now 🏫
Just as we believe Montessori style learning is essential in the early childhood years, it remains just as meaningful during the elementary years. Students choose meaningful work, build friendships, and grow independence through hands-on, individualized lessons — designed to meet them where they’re at developmentally. Questions become more complex, interests deepen, and children naturally seek greater independence and responsibility in a thriving environment where they can build upon their strengths.
Enrollment is now open. Join us and let the learning begin!
When adults remove themselves as the constant source of ideas, they give children space for boredom, repetition, and self-directed play 🎨
At first, it can feel like you’re neglecting something important, but what it’s really doing is stepping out of the habit of over-managing their play.
In Montessori-informed teaching, the adult is not the entertainer. The child is seen as inherently capable, especially when the environment is prepared and not overly directed.
You don’t jump in to “fix” boredom because that is where creativity thrives.
☀️ Allow boredom without rushing to solve it.
☀️ Create a prepared environment with open-ended materials.
☀️ Resist suggesting activities or “fixing” downtime.
☀️ Observe before intervening.
☀️ Trust repetition instead of constantly introducing new ideas.
What looks like “doing less” is actually making space for deeper focus, imagination, and independence to emerge over time.
07/06/2026
NEW THIS SUMMER ☀️
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Buddy Program at Redmond Montessori! This summer, each Upper Toddler child will be paired with a caring Elementary buddy to explore, learn, and grow together through collaborative play, crafts, storytime, and outdoor adventures 🌻
Our buddy program fosters leadership, empathy, and teamwork as older students model kindness and younger friends gain confidence and a sense of belonging. From shared projects to daily adventures, these friendships light up our classroom and playground, helping every child shine.
We’re already having a great summer filled with lots of curiosity and daily discovery. We’re excited for the fun that’s ahead 💦
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What a way to close out the school year!
An afternoon full of laughter, face paint, balloon animals, bounce houses, yummy food, and the families who make this place so special 🎨
Thank you for your encouragement, your trust, and for helping us build something truly meaningful together. Redmond Montessori School is what it is because of this incredible community.
We’ll see many of you soon for Summer Care, and we can’t wait to share all that we have planned for the 2026–2027 school year.
Endlessly thankful for this community 🌿
- Redmond Montessori
06/08/2026
🍉 Join us this Friday, June 12th, for our End-of-Year Redmond Montessori BBQ with food, friends, & lots of fun to close out a wonderful year together! 🍔🌽 3:30-5:30 at RMS.
Can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!
06/05/2026
Lots of fun to be had for the last week of school! ☀️ Join us for our End-of-Year BBQ this coming Friday, June 12th from 3:30-5:30 PM! Enjoy food, friends, & fun to close out an amazing year together!
We can’t wait to see your fun spirit wear next week as we celebrate! 🌈
🦋 Butterflies are taking flight at RMS! A journey the kids began when they were just tiny little caterpillars 🐛
After weeks of observation from caterpillars to chrysalis to gaining their wings, the kids were so excited to see these beautiful creatures fly!
05/26/2026
Independent play, limitless imagination 🚲
A child’s choice of toys, activities, and pace is a daily lesson in autonomy and independence. Social awareness comes naturally from self-directed play — anticipating others needs and having the opportunity to problem solve. With a teacher nearby, not directing their activity, curiosity turns into courage and imagination becomes planning, sequencing, freedom to explore, permission to make mistakes.
In Montessori, imagination and autonomy go hand in hand, shaping confident, capable learners 🧠
| Monday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |