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# Lakewood Montessori: Explore, create, and learn at Lakewood Montessori! Our Boise preschool provides a rich environment for young children to thrive.

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## Posts
- [What Parents Need to Know About Montessori at Home](https://lakewood-montessori.com/what-parents-need-to-know-about-montessori-at-home/): The first thing to know is that Montessori at home isn’t something you can buy in a kit. It’s less about WHAT is in your home than about WHY you structure your environment a certain way and HOW your child interacts with it. While we have recommendations for furnishings that can make things easier and more approachable for your child, you could adopt a Montessori approach without new purchases! The main change is a shift in mindset.
- [How Do I Get My Child to Clean Up?](https://lakewood-montessori.com/how-do-i-get-my-child-to-clean-up/): “Should my child be doing chores?”
- [The Benefits of Classroom Pets](https://lakewood-montessori.com/why-keep-pets-in-the-classroom/): Having pets in the classroom is a fantastic way to spark curiosity and compassion in young learners. When children are responsible for animals, they form connections that can’t be achieved any other way. Observing animals, caring for them, learning about their characteristics and habitats... these lessons build a foundation for a lifelong love of learning. 
- [Why is Teacher Turnover So High in Early Childhood Education? (And How Can Parents Help)](https://lakewood-montessori.com/why-is-teacher-turnover-so-high/): It’s no secret that turnover is high in early childhood education. Average teacher turnover in private daycare is around 30%. Dissatisfied teachers report:
- [The Downsides of Full-Day Childcare (and a Better Approach in Boise)](https://lakewood-montessori.com/the-downsides-of-full-day-childcare/): At Lakewood Montessori, we’re proud of how we’ve built our program over our 20+ years of operation. There's a reason why our preschool in Boise is different from the others! Read on for our success story, plus helpful tips for families considering full-day childcare.
- [How Do I Raise an Outdoor Kid?](https://lakewood-montessori.com/how-do-i-raise-an-outdoor-kid/): If you’ve ever wondered how to get your child to spend more time outside, you’re not alone.
- [What’s the Best Way to Make Art with Children?](https://lakewood-montessori.com/whats-the-best-way-to-make-art-with-children/): Expressing yourself through art is like expressing yourself through writing. Your child has things they want to communicate...
- [What is the Best Way for My Child to Learn?](https://lakewood-montessori.com/whats-the-best-way-for-my-child-to-learn/): Did you know? You can actually watch your child’s brain grow! Parents know that education is the key to unlocking opportunities in life. And pediatric neuroscience has confirmed the when, how, and why behind young children’s expansive mental growth. It’s all connected to concentration!

## Pages
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- [Discovery/Intro Call](https://lakewood-montessori.com/discovery-intro-call/): We love getting to know the families who find their way to us. Pick a time below that works for you — it's just a relaxed conversation to answer your questions and help you get a feel for what life at Lakewood looks like for your child.
- [Start Here](https://lakewood-montessori.com/start-here/): Choosing the right environment for your child is a big decision. We’ve made it simple to get started. Select the option that best fits your needs below, and we will guide you through the next steps of our admissions process.
- [Thank You – info & pricing](https://lakewood-montessori.com/thank-you-info-pricing/): Thank you for reaching out — we're so glad you did. Check your inbox for an overview of our programs, schedule, and pricing. It's everything you need to get a feel for Lakewood before taking your next step.
- [Thank You – Schedule a Tour](https://lakewood-montessori.com/thank-you-schedule-a-tour/): We're so excited to show you around. Check your inbox for a few things to look over before you arrive.
- [Thank you – Discovery Call](https://lakewood-montessori.com/thank-you-discovery-call/): We'll talk soon! Keep an eye on your inbox — we're sending over a quick overview of Lakewood to help you prepare.Can't wait to chat!
- [Schedule a Tour](https://lakewood-montessori.com/schedule-a-tour/): There's really no better way to experience Lakewood than to come see it for yourself. Pick a time below that works for your family.
- [Faculty and Staff](https://lakewood-montessori.com/faculty-and-staff/): We are teacher grown!
- [Thank You](https://lakewood-montessori.com/thank-you/): Thank you very much for your correspondence. Someone will be in touch with you soon!
- [Parent Teacher Organization](https://lakewood-montessori.com/parent-teacher-organization/): The PTO is a great way to get involved with other Lakewood Montessori families! We invite you to attend one of our upcoming PTO meetings, attend a school-wide event, or participate in fundraisers like our book fair or art auction.
- [Toddler Community](https://lakewood-montessori.com/toddler-community/): The classrooms in our Boise preschool are warm, welcoming, and home-like, where everything from the furniture to the silverware is the perfect size for small children to use independently. Each class has an attached outdoor classroom, and children spend their days indoors and out. They are surrounded by natural materials that are lovely and inviting.
- [Children’s House](https://lakewood-montessori.com/childrens-house/): Children's House students (2.5 - 6 years old) have unique learning needs, and Montessori trained teachers set up environments designed to meet those needs.
- [The Montessori Method](https://lakewood-montessori.com/the-montessori-method/): In practice for over a century (and supported by modern research), Montessori education is education for living a wonderful life.
- [Nature](https://lakewood-montessori.com/nature/): At Lakewood Montessori in Boise, nature is never far away! Every classroom has a dedicated outdoor space with room to dig, climb, splash, garden, and work (rain or shine). Students flow in and out of the outdoor classroom throughout their work period, with the freedom to choose their ideal workspace. They can read beside the sprouting vegetables, or count beneath the hummingbird feeder... what a lovely way to learn!
- [Contact](https://lakewood-montessori.com/contact/): Whether you're a prospective family or just curious about our Montessori preschool, we'd love to hear from you!
- [Admissions](https://lakewood-montessori.com/admissions/): We're so excited to meet your family! Learn about our Montessori school admissions process below. We enroll year round, and we recommend joining our waiting pool early. Students are accepted into the Toddler Community between the ages of 15 and 26 months, and into the Children's House between the ages of 30 months and four and a half years. We accept children with prior Montessori classroom experience for Kindergarten enrollment.
- [Family Resources](https://lakewood-montessori.com/parent-resources/): We've put together a list of essential resources for current and prospective families. You can find information here about our Boise preschool, plus Montessori education resources we highly recommend. We hope you enjoy the links, books, and classes as much as we do!
- [Programs](https://lakewood-montessori.com/programs/): Our Toddler Community (18 mo.–3 years) and Children's House (2.5–6 years) programs are designed to meet your child's special developmental needs in their crucial early years. At each level, children build independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. Find out what makes our Boise Montessori school programs so special!
- [About](https://lakewood-montessori.com/about/): Lakewood Montessori is a preschool in Boise that loves learning. We know that the first six years of life are the most important in a child's development, and we believe in creating an environment where a child can reach their full potential. We nurture each child's growing body, mind, and heart!
- [Art](https://lakewood-montessori.com/art/): As a Montessori preschool in Boise, our art curriculum is focused on the process of creation. We love helping children build the skills they need to express themselves, then creating opportunities for enjoying open-ended engagement at their own pace. Art is present in each classroom as part of each child's self-chosen curriculum, alongside reading, writing, and math. Children experiment with different media, view and discuss art and artists, and form their own personal connection to their creative gifts.
- [Boise Montessori Preschool](https://lakewood-montessori.com/): Lakewood Montessori is a preschool in Boise, Idaho that provides a rich environment for young children to explore, create, and learn... it's our passion! We practice an authentic Montessori school curriculum with strong connections to creative expression and nature. These are the building blocks for the childhood of your dreams!
- [Privacy Policy](https://lakewood-montessori.com/privacy-policy/): This Statement of Privacy applies to https://lakewood-montessori.com/, and Lakewood Montessori LLC and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to Lakewood Montessori LLC include https://lakewood-montessori.com/ and Lakewood Montessori. The Lakewood Montessori website is an Informational Website. By using the Lakewood Montessori website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.