Palisades Montessori

Palisades Montessori is a warm, loving, Montessori preschool for two-, three- and four-year-old students.

Located in Washington, DC, Palisades Montessori is a home-based preschool in The Palisades neighborhood. Palisades Montessori is a Montessori preschool in the Palisades community of Washington, DC. Our large, sunny facility is located at 2828 Hurst Terrace NW. Palisades Montessori is a warm, loving community for 2-5 year-old students. Montessori education is characterized by an emphasis on indepen

11/06/2025

In our Toddler Community, we often see moments when a child is fully focused on what they are doing. Concentration is something that grows over time. In Montessori, we give children the freedom to choose their work, repeat activities they enjoy, and finish at their own pace. This helps them stay engaged and discover what interests them most. We also protect their focus by keeping the environment calm and allowing them to work without interruption.When children have time and space to concentrate, they feel capable and proud. These moments of deep focus are the foundation for all learning - and one of the most beautiful things to watch in a Montessori environment. ⭐

11/06/2025

For our preschoolers, the first month of fall was full of new discoveries. We explored nature through doing leaf rubbings, leaf stamping, and hole-punching tiny leaves out of paper in the art area. In Practical Life, we practiced sorting pumpkins and acorns by color, scooping and pouring lentils, spooning corn kernels, tweezing kernels off of a corn cob, and hammering golf tees into a pumpkin - this has been a fan favorite, as it gives the children a means to spend their energy and make their gross and fine motor muscle groups stronger. In Social Studies, we started studying different land forms by making our own isthmuses, straits, lakes, islands, etc. The look of surprise in their eyes to see it come together is the most precious thing! 🥰

11/06/2025

This month, the Infant Class celebrated our Black and Orange Party, which featured festive, fall-themed activities such as a colorful ice sensory bag, a fall storybook, pumpkin carving, and more! The children had a wonderful time exploring each activity and enjoying a festive snack! We also enjoyed our annual field trip to Butlers Orchard. 🍂🧡