Now Enrolling! Child Care, Daycare, Preschool
Now Enrolling! Child Care, Daycare, Preschool
Welcome, Forest Schools pioneers!
Shaijah Wolf founded this outdoor Montessori program so that children have the opportunity to be immersed in nature, enjoying the Montessori education and esteem-building, while benefiting from the healthiness of organic surroundings - the fresh air intake with the movement and circulation of the body, the sunshine, the rain, the green beauty and abundance of space, the natural sights and sounds - just like her outdoors jungle childhood in South Africa.
Shaijah is an experienced, certified AMS Montessori Teacher as well as a former airline pilot, permaculture enthusiast and sports trainer, with a degree in Sports Science from Leicester College, England. Shaijah flew for Alaska Horizon on the jet and has flown for the World Food Program in Africa and the Middle East. Shaijah achieved her AMS Montessori Certification at Montessori Visions Academy in Nevada. Shaijah is dedicated to equitable early childhood education and outdoor learning, & brings her exceptional training in safety procedures, leadership & team work to her passion as a teacher in nature.
Shaijah studied MACTE AMS Montessori intensively since 2013. She began her studies with Montessori Visions Academy in Nevada, completed her Certification and worked there as lead teacher. Shaijah has a degree in Anatomy & Physiology from Leicester College in England, a Diploma in Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, a Personal Trainer’s Award, and has been a flight instructor & Boeing Airline Pilot since 2005 Her work is inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori - Italy’s first female engineer, who incorporated her mindfulness and humanitarianism to formulate the Montessori Method. "I’m proud of our Montessori Forest School spaces which offer openness & freedom, as well as a cozy, inspiring sanctuary for us to deeply observe and guide the children & serve our families together."
Hi! I’m Shaijah Wolf. Born in England, raised in South Africa, I’m a people-loving extrovert, avid hiker & nature-bather, animal & planet steward, artist & musician, multicultural linguist, creative dreamer, truth-teller and peace-loving soul.
I teach Montessori lessons with an intention of guiding the children’s emergence of dignity, gra
Hi! I’m Shaijah Wolf. Born in England, raised in South Africa, I’m a people-loving extrovert, avid hiker & nature-bather, animal & planet steward, artist & musician, multicultural linguist, creative dreamer, truth-teller and peace-loving soul.
I teach Montessori lessons with an intention of guiding the children’s emergence of dignity, grace, courtesy & respectfulness, peace, healthy relationship dynamics, productive conflict resolution and loving, positive self-talk... for the children to live with more intention, presence and freedom... to be more grounded and compassionate; more connected, authentic and resilient... to seek and create joy; to savor the everyday magic of being alive... to feel worthy and whole. For all academic learning & understandings begin with presence, balance & inner peace.
Hi, my name is Mallory!
Originally from California, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. I have now spent more than half my life in the Pacific North West and wouldn't have it any other way!
We are so fortunate as Washingtonians to be surrounded by so much natural beauty in every direction we look.
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Hi, my name is Mallory!
Originally from California, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. I have now spent more than half my life in the Pacific North West and wouldn't have it any other way!
We are so fortunate as Washingtonians to be surrounded by so much natural beauty in every direction we look.
I am looking forward to sharing such an incredible natural environment with the children - to help them connect with nature - to teach them how to care for and nourish the living world around us and to foster within them a great love for the Earth and all of its inhabitants.
As a child that attended Montessori school and soon-to-be MACTE certified preschool teacher, I am looking forward to incorporating the Montessori philosophy and materials into our classroom environment.
Maria Montessori’s principles of using concrete, hands-on work, allowing freedom of movement, exploration, experimentation and emphasis on purposeful work, marry so perfectly with Forest School to create the most incredible learning experience.
I am so excited to be joining the Montessori Forest School Family and to continue learning and growing along with our students!
Hi, I'm Sarah! I was born and raised in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts in 2010. As a young person growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I developed a deep appreciation for nature and the wild places. Living in the Snoqualmie Valley since 2012, I have explored many ways to pursue and s
Hi, I'm Sarah! I was born and raised in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts in 2010. As a young person growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I developed a deep appreciation for nature and the wild places. Living in the Snoqualmie Valley since 2012, I have explored many ways to pursue and share my passion for the outdoors. My range of experience includes trail building and plant conservation, organic farming, outdoor education at an international summer camp, and guiding bicycle tours around the U.S. Over the course of my adventures, I have found a strong passion for helping others to discover their own connections to nature, the landscape, and the Earth's community of living things. I am so excited to join the Montessori Forest School family this year, and feel very fortunate for the opportunity to combine my love of guiding young children, with my desire to foster a sense of familiarity and confidence in our natural surroundings.
We are growing! Watch this space!
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