Lake Meridian Montessori Information

Educating children as Montessori Time for over 20 years, our school is now Lake Meridian Montessori. We provide quality schooling for toddlers 18 months 3 & preschoolers 3 6 year olds. We are located on Kents East Hill and serve Kent, Renton, Maple Valley, Covington, Auburn, and Federal Way. Our school follows the Kent School Districts calendar year. We offer many opportunities for personal growth for your children. Our teachers provide a positive and nurturing environment with individualized attention. Ensure a loving and nurturing environment. Instill the love of learning. Respect the unique learning style of each child. Foster a natural compassion for others and the environment. Education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life. Spanish Program We offer an intensive Spanish program for all students. Statistics show the best time to learn a 2nd language is during the early years (ages 18 months 6). When children learn multiple languages at a young age, they develop a life-long love of communicating with others. Opens the door to other cultures and helps a child understand and appreciate people from other countries. By incorporating foreign languages into curriculum, children develop a greater appreciation for diversity. When young children learn about the structure of other languages, their ability in English is enhanced. When children learn a second language at an early age, they will achieve a more native grasp of both grammar and pronunciation in the second language. Leaves students with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening. Employers in the United States will continue to value employees who can speak multiple languages, especially Spanish. Children in foreign language programs have tended to demonstrate greater cognitive development, creativity, and divergent thinking than monolingual children. Several studies show that people who are competent in more than one language outscore those who are ...