Butler Montessori's Outdoor Campus
Nestled on 22-acres, our certified "Green School" sits adjacent to Seneca Creek State Park. Every day students explore the organic farm, pollinator gardens, miles of hiking trails, creeks, fruit orchards, and more.Ā
Our 22-acre campus is designed to take learning outside the classroom.
Freedom of Movement
One of the core philosophical tenets of Dr. Maria Montessoriā€™s education for children was her understanding of the need and importance of movement to perfect childrenā€™s coordination of both large and refined movements. She understood the link between movement and activity to the development of the intellect, which has been confirmed in recent years by brain research studies.
The freedom to move in the classroom or to work on the floor or outdoors, rather than being restricted to sitting for long periods at a desk, has always been a Montessori distinction from traditional education. Whether it was the hands of the child manipulating beautiful pieces of material or creating handwork, to Primary children walking on the line or Elementary students participating in team games, movement is essential to the development of the whole child. Movement and physical activity help to create peaceful children.
"Butler is a place for kids to discover passion, explore creativity, and turn mistakes into learning opportunities. Its caring staff, attentive teachers, and community-focused families provide such a constant foundation, so kids could learn and grow to be well rounded and confident individuals."
Bobby
Current Parent
We Encourage Independence & Exploration, Foster Community, and Nurture Earth Conscious Global Citizens Ready for the World's Challenges and Opportunities.
Imagine your child here
Interested in learning more about our school? Visit our beautiful 22-acre campus for a personalized tour of our award-winning green school programs, organic student-run farm, and our experiential academic learning environments.
