The Woods Academy
Preschool in Bethesda, MD 20817
The Woods Academy Montessori Program meets the needs and interests of three to six year olds. Learning is intrinsically motivating and joyful in the multi-age classroom and prepared environment. There are opportunities for children to lead, teach, interact and learn through collaboration, cooperation and the observation of others. Materials are located at child-level so that students may pursue their own interests at their own pace under the guidance of our dedicated and expert teachers.
Singing, stories, poetry, science and outdoor play augment the Montessori classroom. In addition to activities in Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics and English Language Arts, teachers enrich the classrooms with thematic units that include holidays, seasons and animals.
Three and four year old children participate in library, music, and physical education during their morning at The Woods. Four year olds have the option of participating in a four day-a-week full-day program (The Owls) that allows additional time for extended Montessori activities in the afternoon. The Luncher Program for five year olds is a full day with time for both individual and small group activities as well as field trips to National Zoo, an art gallery, The Kennedy Center and museums.
In the afternoon, the Lunchers have French, Spanish, music, art, physical education, library and computers.
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 6 years
- Rates:
- $$$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges - AIMS Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
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We are committed to developing each studentintellectually, physically and spirituallyin an environment that celebrates friendship and community, and a tradition of preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow.
We ensure that our students develop foundational skills that will garner rich rewards throughout life. These include basic academic skills in mathematics, reading, writing and foreign language, and thinking skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and creativity.
Our dedicated faculty creates a trusting environment that enables each student to develop confidence and take risks. We use a variety of instructional approaches so that each child can learn according to his or her own style. Students work independently and collaboratively to develop the interpersonal skills that are vital to their future success.
Prekindergarten, Kindergarten
