Many dimensions of the Montessori Method align with the educational goals and experiences we would like for both Isaac and his brother, Max. Lucas (dad) attended Montessori for his elementary years, and had quite a positive experience. We value how the Montessori Method, and the professionals who enact it, aim to see the individuality and potential of every child, and tapping into areas of interest or relevance to each child. The calm environment resonates with the type of experience we feel fosters comfort and capacity to relax in learning. We also feel that active teaching, in group or 1-1, is important for learning, more so than the approach of simply being "exposed" to the curriculum and hoping for a learning outcome. We want our children, both Isaac and Max, to be intellectually stimulated, spending time in an environment that reinforces our values of respecting shared space, working collaboratively and independently, and with kindness. The Montessori Method, and WMA specifically, seem well aligned to do just that.