This begins at WEM in an American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited school in a prepared Montessori classroom that lends itself to student success. The classrooms are clean and organized, providing an environment suitable for the five fundamental areas of Montessori early childhood curriculum. This environment demonstrates beauty, order, and sequence. A full array of traditional Montessori materials and learning activities are available within elementary classrooms.

WEM is fortunate to be centralized in an economically and culturally diverse community.  Adhering to our mission to develop in each child a respect for others through an appreciation for the similarities as well as the differences that exist among the people of the world occurs naturally in the classroom setting.  This is enriched by both the Montessori curriculum and the parent volunteers who share aspects of their cultures with the students.

The 5.0 acre Whole Earth campus provides a unique environment that offers student programs in alternative energy, stream-keeping, horticulture and permaculture.  Establishing the goals of nurturing respect for self, others and the environment at the formation of the school in 1986, the search was on for a site that would allow students to develop an appreciation for the environment through a daily experience with nature.  In 1989, the school moved to its present location in Bothell, a campus with a stream, wooded areas and garden.