Green Friends Montessori School

Green Friends Montessori School is a unique educational institution that focuses on nature-based education, catering to students from age 3 to 6th grade. The school utilizes a Montessori methodology, emphasizing self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play, which encourages students to explore and discover concepts at their own pace, fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of the natural world. The school's campus is housed in a bright, open, home-like environment with various natural features, including fruit orchards, organic vegetable gardens, a perma-culture “food forest,” greenhouses, honeybees, restored prairie, a bluebird nesting box trail, ponds, and Blackberry Creek, providing a nurturing environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth. The school's approach is inspired by the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, aiming to support the holistic development of each child and awaken their internal drive for exploration, while promoting care, responsibility, and leadership.