The Art of Play Montessori

The Art of Play Montessori The Art of Montessori is a family owned and operated Montessori Preschool for children 3-6 years old. The principles of Montessori education:

1.

A Montessori classroom places an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills. Play is work
We should take the play very seriously as it is the way the child expresses himself. Playing is the ultimate way of learning and that children have a natural desire for knowledge that should be supported through the right tools.

2. Prepared environment
The prepared environment is an essen

tial part of the Montessori method where children can move freely and act independently. The Montessori environment should also be structured and have the order. It may seem counter-intuitive to the “freedom of movement” but the truth is – toddlers love order and routine. It helps them to navigate the world they live in.

3. Independence
Montessori education leads to independence. It encourages exploration and teaches toddlers to take responsibility for themselves, their belongings, and the environment.

4. Hands-on learning
Children learn through experience. From birth to the age of 6, the child is able to learn new things effortlessly and unconsciously, just by being in the right environment and having the opportunities to explore.

5. Observation
Raising children in the Montessori philosophy means observing them carefully and noticing what they are interested in. There are certain periods – called sensitive periods– when the child is very interested in one kind of activity. It can be climbing, transporting things, focus on small details or language. By observing the children, we can provide appropriate activities and create an environment that will support the development of the skill they are currently focused on.

6. Freedom within limits
Freedom doesn’t mean children can do whatever they want. It means we give them the opportunity to choose freely from the options we approved and that are good for them – whether it’s the activity they want to engage in or the dress they want to wear.

7. Respect
The Montessori method is about mutual respect between the child and the parent. It also means that we understand that each child is a unique individual with his or her own needs, capabilities, and way of learning.

09/17/2025

If anyone has moving boxes of any kind, please drop them off at The Art of Play Montessori, 1002 10th St. W. #4 between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30pm. Thank you for the help

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09/05/2025

Still enrolling Full and Part time spots
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09/02/2025

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Open house, come by and see us If registering on the day of the open house, Half Price Admission Fee
08/29/2025

Open house, come by and see us
If registering on the day of the open house, Half Price Admission Fee

08/29/2025

Trying to raise money to stay in business another month for the children enrolled and the opportunity to get more kids for learning

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08/26/2025

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Summer camps ended this year with Zoo Camp. Our special visitor included two white tree frogs, Yoda and Leia. The hog no...
08/23/2025

Summer camps ended this year with Zoo Camp. Our special visitor included two white tree frogs, Yoda and Leia. The hog nosed snake Wilbur and the ever popular Sydney the kookaburra! Thanks to Zoo Montana for their visit end educational demonstration! Next week we are closed for camp but open for tours as we get ready for Preschool to start after Labor Day! Please give us a call for a tour, we’d love to have you join in on all the fun!!

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08/22/2025

NOW ENROLLING
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1002 10th Street West Suite 4
Billings, MT
59102

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Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30pm - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5am
Friday 6:30am - 6pm

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