Capucine Montessori—Wildflower

Capucine Montessori School is a French/English, dual immersion, Montessori classroom, serving children ages 2.9 to 6 years, and their families. Capucine (pronounced ka-pue-seen) is the French word for nasturtium, a beautiful climbing plant with edible flowers and a peppery flavor. The capucine can climb a trellis, extending itself and flourishing into a formidable display of warm colors and beautiful broad leaves. This is our vision of the child. With the proper conditions in the environment, the children can grow independently yet together in the company of their fellow seedlings. Intertwining and thriving. As their curiosity guides them, they expand and travel high up the trellis, each finding their preferred pathway. The classroom environment itself is an ecosystem with all entities dependent on one another. Each child, each adult, each material, shelf and painting on the wall contributes to this balance.