Little Creek Discovery School

08/19/2025

Kids' reading level is at all time low. Parents can play a key role in helping them develop this crucial life skill—here's how. Tap the link in the first comment for more. ⬇️

08/19/2025

Little Creek Discovery School will be changing our business hours effective September 30th.

Our new hours of operation will be
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

08/08/2025

08/07/2025

A new study finds parents are moving their children out of booster seats too soon. Learn how to determine when you're child is ready to graduate to a seat belt.

08/07/2025

08/07/2025

🌳 Montessori’s Belief in Nature as a Path to Peace and Discovery

“There must be provision for the child to have contact with nature; to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in nature.” ~ Maria Montessori

Maria Montessori believed that nature was not just a setting for education—it was a core component of it. She saw the natural world as a living classroom 🐢🐇🐠 that nurtured children's curiosity, emotional balance, and sensory development. In her view, outdoor experiences offered unique opportunities that couldn’t be replicated indoors, such as observing seasonal changes, caring for plants and animals, and engaging all five senses in meaningful ways.

Montessori advocated for unrestrained access to the outdoors, envisioning no separation between indoor and outdoor learning spaces. She believed children should experience nature to understand its inherent order and beauty, 🌹☀️ which helps cultivate peace and appreciation for life.

Outdoor experiences were seen as crucial for developing curiosity, sensory awareness, and emotional regulation. Montessori felt that early exposure to nature fosters lifelong respect and stewardship for the environment.

Activities like gardening, observing insects, and cloud-watching 🌥 were not just play—they were purposeful exercises in observation, care, and creativity.