Cultivating Tomorrow's Global Citizens 培养明天的世界公民

To embrace and use the Montessori teaching philosophy in a dual-language environment, nurturing each child's natural curiosity and lifelong love for learning. 在双语环境中践行蒙特梭利教育理念,呵护每个孩子天生的好奇心,培养终身学习的热爱。

Since 2004, Little Tree Montessori has been committed to providing children with an exceptional English-Mandarin bilingual education in an authentic Montessori environment. What began as a single school in the Bay Area has grown into nine campuses spanning both coasts of the United States. 自2004年以来,小树苗蒙特梭利学校一直致力于在正宗的蒙特梭利环境中为孩子们提供卓越的中英双语教育。从旧金山湾区的一所学校起步,如今已发展为横跨美国东西海岸的九个校区。

We create a stimulating and innovative learning atmosphere to foster independence, creativity, and personal responsibility. We teach acceptance, understanding, and mutual respect while providing an academic curriculum that emphasizes experiential, hands-on learning and problem-solving skills. 我们营造充满活力和创新的学习氛围,培养孩子的独立性、创造力和个人责任感。在提供注重体验式、动手实践和问题解决能力的学术课程的同时,我们教导孩子接纳、理解和相互尊重。

Children forming a community circle at Little Tree Montessori NYC classroom

What We Stand For 我们的信念

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Child-Centered Learning 以儿童为中心

Every child is a unique individual. We respect each child's natural development pace and support their individual learning journey with patience and care. 每个孩子都是独一无二的个体。我们尊重每个孩子自然的发展节奏,以耐心和关爱支持他们个性化的学习之旅。

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Cultural Appreciation 文化欣赏

Through bilingual immersion, children develop a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives, preparing them for a globally connected world. 通过双语沉浸式教育,孩子们培养对多元文化、传统和观点的深刻理解,为融入全球化世界做好准备。

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Community Partnership 社区合作

We believe education thrives when families and teachers work together. We actively engage parents in our community and maintain open, transparent communication. 我们相信家校合作是教育成功的关键。我们积极让家长参与学校社区,保持开放透明的沟通。

Excellence & Innovation 卓越与创新

We continually refine our programs based on the latest research in early childhood education while staying true to the timeless Montessori principles. 我们根据最新的幼儿教育研究不断完善课程,同时忠于经典的蒙特梭利原则。

From One Seed to a Growing Forest 从一粒种子到蓬勃森林

Below are the opening years of each of our campuses. 以下是我们各校区的创办年份。

2004

Saratoga II

2009

Saratoga I

2010

Cupertino

2012

Campbell

2014

Fremont

2015

Sunnyvale

2019

El Cerrito

2021

Irvine

2026

New York

Education That Follows the Child 跟随孩子的教育

Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over a century ago, the Montessori method remains one of the most respected and effective approaches to early childhood education worldwide. 蒙特梭利教学法由玛丽亚·蒙特梭利博士在一个多世纪前创立,至今仍是全球最受推崇和有效的幼儿教育方法之一。

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Self-Directed Learning 自主学习

Children choose their activities and work at their own pace, developing intrinsic motivation and deep concentration. 孩子们选择自己的活动并按自己的节奏学习,培养内在动力和深度专注力。

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Prepared Environment 预备环境

Classrooms are carefully designed with age-appropriate materials that invite exploration and hands-on discovery. 教室经过精心设计,配备适龄教具,鼓励孩子探索和动手发现。

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Mixed-Age Groups 混龄班级

Multi-age classrooms allow younger children to learn from older peers, while older children develop leadership skills. 混龄班级让年幼的孩子向年长的同伴学习,同时年长的孩子培养领导力。

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Whole-Child Development 全面发展

We nurture the whole child — intellectual, physical, emotional, and social — to support balanced, healthy growth. 我们关注孩子的全面发展——智力、体能、情感和社交——支持均衡健康的成长。

Little Tree Montessori NYC campus classroom on Upper West Side Manhattan with brownstone view

Our Upper West Side Home 我们的上西区校园

Located at 168 W 96th Street in the heart of Manhattan's Upper West Side, our NYC campus provides a warm, welcoming space where children thrive. The neighborhood's rich cultural diversity complements our bilingual mission perfectly. 位于曼哈顿上西区核心地段西96街168号,我们的纽约校区为孩子们提供温馨、友好的成长空间。社区丰富的文化多样性与我们的双语教育使命完美契合。

Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared with authentic Montessori materials, natural lighting, and child-sized furniture — all designed to empower young learners and make them feel at home. 我们的教室精心配备了正宗的蒙特梭利教具、自然采光和儿童尺寸的家具——一切设计都旨在赋能小小学习者,让他们感到宾至如归。

Conveniently accessible via the 1, 2, 3 subway lines at 96th Street station, our campus is easily reached from across the city. 校区位于96街地铁站附近,可乘坐1、2、3号地铁线路轻松到达,交通十分便利。

Visit Our Campus 参观校区

Join the Little Tree Family 加入小树苗大家庭

Schedule a campus tour and see firsthand how our bilingual Montessori approach nurtures confident, curious learners. 预约校园参观,亲身体验我们的双语蒙特梭利教育如何培养自信好奇的学习者。