Montessori of Woodridge Classroom Gallery

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Brightly lit children's classroom with tables, chairs, shelves, and a green rug.

A Look Inside Our Montessori Classrooms

At Montessori of Woodridge, our classrooms are calm, orderly, and filled with materials that invite exploration. While no photograph can fully capture the atmosphere of purposeful concentration and joyful discovery, our gallery offers a glimpse into what children experience each day.



You’ll see real students at work, hands-on learning materials, and environments that foster independence, focus, and creativity.

Prepared Environments for Each Stage of Development

Our learning spaces are designed to match the needs of each age group — from the softness and sensory richness of the infant room to the structured independence of the 3–6 classroom.


Infant & Toddler Room Features:



  • Low open shelves with textured and musical toys
  • Cozy rugs, crawling mats, and floor pillows
  • Teachers engaging with babies during story time or music play
  • Soft lighting and peaceful, neutral tones
  • Safe climbing structures and motor development areas
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Two children at a table crafting colorful paper shapes with scissors.
Yellow hands forming a heart shape around a pink heart.
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School classroom with students at desks, teacher assisting, map and whiteboard on the wall.
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Boy with dark hair and striped shirt playing with colorful blocks on green carpet, girl in background.
Stacked blocks: yellow with circle, pink with star, and green with heart.
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Children painting with watercolors at a table; bright colors, hands holding brushes.

Twos Classroom Features:


  • Painting easels and chalkboards
  • Small tables for practical life activities (pouring, spooning, sorting)
  • Dress-up props, doll houses, building blocks, and trains
  • Handwashing and self-help stations
  • Color-coded floor rugs for individual works

Primary (Ages 3–6) Classroom Features:


  • Montessori materials for math, language, geography, and sensorial learning
  • Quiet corners with books and journaling supplies
  • Natural lighting and minimal visual distractions
  • Student artwork and classroom plants
  • Group seating for snack, lunch, and creative dramatics


Each space is intentionally organized, allowing children to navigate their classroom with confidence and responsibility.

The Montessori Materials in Action

Montessori classrooms use specific tools to help children move from concrete exploration to abstract thinking. Our gallery includes images of students working with:


  • The Pink Tower (visual dimension and sequencing)
  • Golden Beads (place value and math operations)
  • Moveable Alphabet (pre-reading and writing)
  • Continent Puzzle Maps (geography and cultural awareness)
  • Practical Life Trays (spooning, pouring, cutting, folding)
  • Sensorial Materials (grading by size, color, texture)

Photos show children engaged with their work — selecting, concentrating, repeating, and putting away materials as part of the learning process.


Our gallery also highlights special moments that go beyond academics:


  • Children dancing with scarves during music time
  • Outdoor play with balls, trikes, and team games
  • Group art projects using seasonal themes
  • Puppet shows, costume days, and dramatic storytelling
  • Circle time reading and social games
  • Gardening, nature walks, and science demonstrations

These experiences build social connection, imagination, and joy — all critical components of the Montessori model.

Creativity, Movement, and Community

Clean, Safe, and Inviting Spaces

Maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment is one of our top priorities. Throughout the gallery, you’ll notice:



  • Clean surfaces and organized shelves
  • Designated handwashing areas
  • Individual nap mats and quiet rest zones
  • Clearly labeled materials and student belongings
  • Sanitized shared props and work rugs
  • Separate areas for infants and older children

We comply with DCFS health and safety standards, and our facility is regularly inspected by health, fire, and sanitation professionals.

Our Students at Work and at Play

Children at Montessori of Woodridge experience a balance of quiet focus and energetic movement. Our gallery showcases:



  • Infants reaching for musical toys
  • Toddlers crawling through tunnels
  • Twos arranging snack settings
  • Primary students tracing letters or solving number puzzles
  • Groups enjoying lunch and conversation
  • Outdoor fun on sunny days

Every photo reflects the real daily rhythm of life at our school: learning by doing, growing in community, and discovering the joy of independence.

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Pat Whyte also leads the administrative team, overseeing all aspects of program coordination, staffing, and curriculum implementation. Her decades of Montessori training span age groups from 3–12, and her influence is present in every beautifully prepared classroom at our school.



Jim Whyte assists with daily operations, building maintenance, purchasing, meal prep, and office support. His presence ensures smooth logistics and a safe, well-maintained school environment.

Administrative Leadership

Visit Montessori of Woodridge in Person

While photos offer a helpful preview, the best way to experience Montessori is in person. We invite you to tour our classrooms, meet our faculty, and observe the peaceful, purposeful energy that defines our learning environment.

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6953 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517

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Tours & appointments by request

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Child's hands on drawing, surrounded by crayons, markers, wooden toys, and drawings on a table.
Children eating fruit at a pink table in a brightly lit kindergarten classroom.
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Child coloring in a mandala design with crayons; colorful crayons sit in a jar.