Wild Flower Montessori School

About Wild Flower Montessori School

At Wildflower Montessori School, we believe that children are naturally good, peaceful and motivated to learn. We strive to create a loving, peaceful environment where children and adults can work together to foster learning. Our school in Cambridge, Massachusetts is the first Wildflower School to open its doors and we are proud to be part of this innovative approach to Montessori education. At Wildflower, our goal is to provide children with a learning environment that is both peaceful and joyful. We believe that children have the potential to learn and grow when given the right resources, and we strive to give them the tools they need to reach their full potential. Our unique approach to Montessori education is a testament to our commitment to helping children thrive.

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DEEP CONCENTRATION

Deep concentration and focus are hallmarks of a Montessori environment. By providing a prepared environment that allows children to engage independently in age-appropriate multi-sensory work, we support the children in developing concentrated interest and the satisfaction that comes from the full absorption of the mind. We observe that the child’s natural tendency is to be fully absorbed, and that adult societies tend to overly interrupt and rush children. We aim to provide an environment that allows time and space for the deep absorption that is natural to children, deepening their awareness of self and love of learning.

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MIND BODY INTEGRATION

The integration of mind and body is ever-present in our classroom. Children are free to move around the classroom on their own initiative, exercising their gross motor capacities as needed, while the precise and mindful use of Montessori materials exercise the children’s fine-motor capacities. The Montessori practice of “Walking on the Line” is an age-appropriate version of walking meditation, where children pay close attention to the feeling of each step, and, yoga is intertwined throughout the day, as our teachers are practicing yogis.

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PURPOSEFUL WORK

In our classroom, children engage in purposeful work with real tools. Tasks such as preparing snack, caring for plants, or sanding a wooden chair require child-sized glassware and utensils, gardening gloves, and sandpaper. By providing the necessary tools and instructions, children are no longer excluded from participation in activities that were once seen as adult work. This ability to contribute in a real way to the world resonates deeply with children. They feel an authentic sense of importance and purpose, whether it be from baking bread for snack, setting the lunch table, creating flower arrangements for the classroom, scrubbing the table after painting, or deadheading a plant to allow for new growth.

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