Lake Bluff, United States
8 W Scranton Ave
N/A
+1 8472958338
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Forest Bluff School has been an incredibly positive and supportive educational community for families. It has exceeded our expectations. Forest Bluff is a clear model of education - intention, love, and a deep understanding of how best to support the developmental characteristics and needs of children throughout their growth and maturation is practiced in every aspect of the school community. We see the benefits to our child and family every day, and this praise is echoed by generations of alumni. Our child is engaged intellectually, socially, and emotionally, provided a balance of structure and space to challenge himself, and a community of students who respect one another and spark creativity. Forest Bluff instills a lifelong love of learning. The dedicated, skilled teachers support our child in developing self-motivation, resilience, respect for hard work and the contributions of others, problem-solving skills, empathy, and curiosity - in short, life skills for a productive, rewarding future! Our family is grateful for the experiences and knowledge we have gained through joining Forest Bluff.
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We absolutely loved Forest Bluff. The approach to teaching and attention to our child’s growth stages and needs were fundamental to her early development. The school’s philosophy flowed from the head through to the teachers. It gave us confidence in consistency as our daughter moved up - the teachers were outstanding. The degree of care and thought was obvious. Nothing was left to chance. The books and parents events helped us incorporate the philosophies in our home and helped us become better parents. At two and a half, our daughter was folding her own laundry and setting the table. These and other tasks helped develop confidence in her own ability. Which parent doesn’t want that? The 3 - 6’s class also helped her develop a sense of community which transferred from caring within the school to the home and the outside world. Sadly, we had to move away. My family misses it terribly, but know that the foundation Forest Bluff helped our daughter develop will reap rewards for years to come.
I am grateful to have the opportunity to share with others the results of our experience at Forest Bluff School. We have three children who attended Forest Bluff and are now college students, and one a junior in high school. They are remarkably productive people focused on making an impact in the world. Forest Bluff developed a foundation in them of genuine goodness and genuine interest in all people. At Forest Bluff the classroom was a place where learning was interesting and was the focal point. The relationships of the children were centered around solving a math problem together, researching a painter, or putting sentences together in the appropriate way. They bonded over the learning and the satisfaction in getting something right. There was no focus on one’s clothing, where one was coming from in the morning, or whether they would be included in a weekend event. They were equals in their own world of learning, and their bonds were deep. When our children left that beautiful world, they sought out other students who were curious learners and contributors. When one of my children was asked by her college counselor what type of college she wanted to attend, she thought for a moment and then said, “I really just want to go to a college where other students enjoy learning like me—a school that is the college version of my Montessori school.” In the graduates you will find so many interesting professions—researchers, doctors, authors, and bankers. They are happy, contributors, and wonderful to be around. Our children’s experience and education at Forest Bluff was a gift.
Forest Bluff School is not just a school. It is a way of life where teachers are mentors, management is your guide and a beautiful environment even further supports the learning process. We, as parents of a small child, trusted his teacher from day one that he would be in good hands and we were right. Our son has been attending Forest Bluff School since he was 17 months old. Almost 2 years later, we have a confident, empathetic, patient, polite, self-sufficient and helpful young man who is not afraid to voice his opinion. If you want your child to be raised with the help of the finest, true Montessori leaders who have many years of experience, big hearts, are educated, helpful and love children, do not look anywhere else.
Forest Bluff Montessori school is defined by their fidelity to the Montessori method, a relationship based administration model, and family centered school culture. Our boys, ages 2, 6 & 9 are delighted to be attending school for the first time this year. Our transition from homeschooling for nearly a decade, to Montessori school, has been just the right fit. What a wonderful time they have had getting to know their classmates and teachers. We look forward to hearing stories about all they are learning and experiencing at Forest Bluff every evening. Our children’s hearts are full and their spirits fed! The wisdom and experience of their teachers in tandem with the Montessori approach, inspires daily investigations that sparks desire, creativity, and awe. Their capacity to wonder, followed by a desire to research and share their findings, has been a joy to witness. Our homeschooling years were a treasure for which I am grateful, but one big change has taken place since we started at Forest Bluff. Our middle son is smiling every day. He has a light in his eyes that I was yearning to help him share. I am so thankful that he has gained confidence and really started to let his light shine. The administration and staff at Forest Bluff recognize the importance of family time and create a school culture that support the parent & child relationship through Montessori From the Start classes, timely book discussions, and an invaluable series of parenting lectures. These opportunities help parents develop connected relationships with their children, with a multitude of resources and support built right into the school environment. Forest Bluff Montessori is AMAZING!
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