News Summary
The Williamsburg Montessori School is making its debut this fall, occupying a previously vacant retail space at 450 Kent Avenue. Catering to children aged three months to six years, the school emphasizes early childhood education through a progressive curriculum and offers tailored art classes. With plans for local community engagement through eNewsletters, the school aims to nurture creativity and curiosity in young learners while revitalizing the educational landscape in South Williamsburg.
Williamsburg is gearing up for the opening of the Williamsburg Montessori School this fall, marking a significant addition to the educational landscape in South Williamsburg. The new school will operate out of a previously unoccupied retail space located at 450 Kent Avenue, which has remained vacant since the Schaefer Landing mixed-income housing development was completed in 2007.
The Williamsburg Montessori School will serve children aged three months to six years, focusing on early childhood education through a progressive curriculum. Classroom teachers will collaborate closely with an art instructor to ensure a well-rounded education that includes weekly art lessons tailored to the different age groups within the school.
Art classes for lower elementary grades, specifically first through third grades, are slated to take place from approximately 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, while upper elementary students in fourth through sixth grades will attend their art sessions from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM. To enhance the quality of education, additional planning time will be provided to art instructors, facilitating more effective lesson planning and implementation.
Those interested in contributing to the school’s educational mission can apply for teaching positions by reaching out to the school via email at wms@williamsburgmontessori.org.
Local Community Engagement
The Williamsburg Montessori School aims to foster a vibrant community connection. Local residents can stay informed about community happenings through weekly eNewsletters. “The Burg Weekender” is issued every Thursday, while “The Burg Weekly” follows on Sundays, providing updates on local events and activities.
A Focus on Montessori Education
Montessori education emphasizes a child-centered approach, which encourages children to explore and learn at their own pace. The curriculum is designed to nurture children’s natural curiosity and creativity, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking an engaging educational environment for their young children.
Background Context
The location of the Williamsburg Montessori School—450 Kent Avenue—has remained unused since the completion of the mixed-income housing development nearby in 2007. The introduction of this school is expected to help revitalize the area, providing much-needed educational resources to families with young children in South Williamsburg.
As this new institution prepares to welcome students for its inaugural year, it represents not only an exciting opportunity for educational growth within the community but also a renewed interest in the ongoing development of public services in the area. The Montessori School is poised to become a central part of the local educational framework, helping to shape the futures of many children in Williamsburg.
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Additional Resources
- Williamsburg Families: Williamsburg Elementary Art Teacher PT
- Wikipedia: Williamsburg
- WYDaily: Williamsburg School for the Arts Innovation
- Google Search: Williamsburg Montessori School
- Brownstoner: Williamsburg Montessori Coming to Kent Avenue
- Google Scholar: Montessori education
- Brooklyn Eagle: Montessori Schools in Brooklyn
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Montessori education
- Mommy Poppins: Best Brooklyn Preschools
- Google News: Williamsburg Montessori School
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