Frog Song Montessori Classroom

Montessori Preschool

Frog Song offers an education that encourages children to explore, create and deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Our program is based on the Buddhist qualities of mindfulness, respect, kindness and the interconnection of all life.

Preschool Calendar Enrollment & Tuition

Montessori Method

The Montessori method is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative work. In a carefully prepared environment, children experience freedom within limits and are free to follow their own interests.

In such a supportive atmosphere, children are free to be themselves and grow as unique individuals. This approach values the development of the whole child (physical, social, emotional and cognitive) and recognizes the child as a spiritual being.

Our Philosophy

Frog Song, a program offered by Dharma Rain Zen Center, is based on values shared by Buddhism and Montessori, but is not religious in nature. It is open to families of all beliefs.

We support children in becoming the fullest version of themselves, and in becoming people of their place and time. That is possible when our school community reflects a diversity of racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, religious and non-religious, socioeconomic experiences, and includes a broad array of family constellations.

Daily Activities

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    Practical Life Activities

    We provide a wide range of materials to help children refine their senses and increase the quality of information they perceive from the world around them, aiding their understanding and appreciation of it.

    Familiar tasks such as pouring, washing, ironing, buttoning, using tools and arranging flowers encourage independence, mindfulness, patience and a sense of responsibility and accomplishment in caring for their environment.

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    Sensorial Activities

    We offer a wide range of materials to help children refine their senses and become aware of the information conveyed by them. Children delight in exploring the physical properties of their environment, by touching, seeing, smelling, tasting and listening.

    Their senses help them order and classify impressions, encouraging imagination and creative self-expression.

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    Language Skills

    Language develops in a way that helps children cultivate confidence and creativity. Children continually experience the many ways in which language is used on the spoken level through adult led activities.

    As children learn the sounds and structure of language and begin writing and reading, they have these experiences of spoken language guiding their success, aiding their development as confident and successful speakers, writers and readers.

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    Math Skills

    Children discover mathematical relationships by working with concrete materials such as rods, cubes and geometric solids.

    Sorting, categorizing and sequencing these objects provide a means to understanding mathematical concepts, encouraging enthusiastic curiosity for the world of numbers.

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    Geography & Social Studies

    Learning about the world open doors to other places and cultures.

    Through song and dance, stories, art, food and investigating this earth we call home, children broaden their horizons and develop a sense of community with all people.

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    Nature Study

    Nature brings about a sense of interconnectedness with the world and its many inhabitants. Our landscape is our outdoor classroom, and children explore its varied ecosystems outdoors and by bringing it into the classroom.

    From discovering butterflies in the field to learning about their lifecycle, learning about the world we live in encourages a sense of environmental stewardship. Our natural playground, vegetable gardens and flowerbeds allow for lots of active exploration.

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    Art, Music, Imaginative Play & Food Preparation

    These are all part of daily life at Frog Song, offering education for the heart and mind. These activities allow children to connect with their thoughts and feelings, and provide a means for self-expression.

    Through the creative process, a child develops confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Collaborating with classmates fosters social skills, respect for others and a vibrant sense of community.

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