Like any other young child, Malaya is curious about the things around her. For example, she has asked us questions like: what is water made of, what happens if you mix all the colors, and did crocodiles evolve from alligators or was it the other way around? Another example is while walking with us in downtown one morning, she became concerned and asked why some people were sleeping on the sidewalk. 

We’d like Malaya to attend WMA so that her natural curiosity and desire for independence will be respected and developed. Aside from being curious, we notice that she thrives better when she’s given autonomy in her activities. It is important for us that our daughter is recognized as a unique person with distinct skills and abilities. As a family, we value learning for its own sake and not just as a means to an end. We value cooperation with others, spending time in and learning about the outdoors, and caring for other people and for the world we live in. We also value a learning environment where the teachers and other students are kind and respectful. 

The more we’ve learned about WMA and the Montessori method (through WMA’s website and other online resources, through the open house and classroom observation), the more we feel that it’s a good fit for Malaya and our family. We also believe that Malaya’s passionate and loving presence would be wonderful addition to your classroom.
