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A hybrid program combining the best of academics with global education.
"I can move ahead without a lot of help
from the teachers, but I know they're available to help me whenever I need it."

- Frankie, age 6

Mission

To prepare each child academically, socially and emotionally to become global citizens.

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Vision

To change education by using our unique curriculum to fuel every child's natural joy of learning and bring out their utmost potential to eliminate academic struggle and close the educational gap uplifting our entire community.

The Grasshopper Difference

At Grasshopper Montessori, our focus is kindergarten preparation learned in an inspiring and confidence-building atmosphere.  All of our students enter kindergarten at exiting kindergarten levels in several areas.  In other words, students exceed the state standards for some criteria necessary to enter 1st grade!  We accomplish these overwhelming results by incorporating the expectations of the common core state standards into our hands-on lessons.  We emphasize fine motor skills and one-on-one attention.  Our aim in doing so is to ease the transition into elementary for both kids and their parents.  The goal is to inform parents of the expectations of kindergarten and provide students with the skills necessary to succeed in elementary and to maintain their joy of learning.

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In order for children to become successful students, they need to experience little achievements and joy throughout the day.  Small and recurring successes result in confidence, self-motivation and continual progress.  These successes are achieved by both challenging the child and inspiring her, by building good character, by reinforcing her innate desire to learn and offering reminders that learning is fun.  In our program, these qualities are reflected in creative materials, specific expectations and the supportive interaction with the facilitators.  When we inspire a child to tap into her natural creativity, her education easily excels.  Inspire.  Create.  Educate. 

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We are a year-round program. A day at Grasshopper includes circle time, work cycle, snack, lunch and outdoor play. Children experience song, dance and calendar upon arrival then a focused work cycle based upon academics and independent exploration.  Students manipulate materials that teach a specific skill but are so enjoyable that the children feel like they are just playing.  We structure our environment and lessons so that every student experiences several small achievements throughout the day, leaving the child feeling useful, accomplished and eager for the next day.  These little yet frequent successes fuel our students’ progress. Many of our students easily master reading skills and addition by the time they enter kindergarten!

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Our Classes

MON -FRI
5 Days a Week
MON -THURS
4 Days a Week
MON - WED - FRI
3 Days a Week
"The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I do not exist.'"
- Dr. Maria Montessori

Join Us

We look forward to welcoming you into our exhilarating program as we aim to build an inclusive, unique community.

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About Us

We are located in central Seattle in The Legacy At Pratt Park complex.  Our entrance is in the back of the building on the NW corner by the intersection of 18th Ave and S Main.  There is no signage but we have large windows that allow you to see clearly into the school.  Follow the steps to our front door!

Email:
Assia@grasshoppermontessori.com

Phone:
206.329.2081

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

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Parking

There is typically plenty of street parking on 18th, 19th and Jackson St. as well as their crossroads.  For your first visit, allow an extra 5 minutes to potentially walk 1 block and/or familiarize yourself with the location and parking options.  Try your best to park within the posted regulations.  If you must double park for a few minutes, be sure to flash your hazards.  Parking enforcement does not come around often but when they do, they are brutal.  Remember to bring all valuables with you when you leave your car.

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