Montesori Classroom at Frog Song Preschool

Growing curious, capable, and compassionate children

A nature-rich, mindfulness-based Montessori community for ages 2.5–5 in NE Portland. Rooted in mindfulness, respect, kindness, and interconnection, Frog Song invites children to explore, create, and deepen their understanding of self and world.

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  • Boy watering garden at Frog Song preschool

    A Living Classroom in Nature

    14 acres of wonder on the Dharma Rain Zen Center campus. Our property includes ponds, seasonal waterfall and streams, ravine, orchards, vegetable beds, and native habitat—and yes, lots of frogs.

    Nature & Campus
  • Young girl learning to manipulate water at Frog Song preschool

    Montessori—Learning by Doing

    Montessori emphasizes self-directed, hands-on, collaborative learning in a prepared environment. Children enjoy freedom within limits, following interests at their own pace.

    Frog Song Preschool
Children Exploring on Dharma Rain Zen Center Grounds

A Program of Dharma Rain Zen Center

Dharma Rain has run a nationally recognized children’s program and summer camp for over 30 years, and its preschool has recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Through the Brilliant Sea of Clouds Capital Campaign, we aim to double enrollment at Frog Song Montessori Preschool, an important extension of our core mission to serve families.

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  • Kids Exploring Pond at Frog Song Summer Camp

    Montessori Summer Camp

    Our Summer Camp emphasizes children’s sensorial exploration of nature. Children ages 2–5 learn through direct interaction with their environment, and our 14-acre property offers rich opportunities for self-discovery. Each week focuses on a different aspect of the land, with indoor materials and outdoor adventures reinforcing each other.

    Frog Song Summer Camp