Le Petit Papillon Montessori School - A Green School

Introduction•Le Petit Papillon Montessori School is a private

school for toddlers through fifth graders in Miami Beach, Florida. It is based on traditional Montessori values, which include encouraging critical thinking and building on natural curiosity. Le Petit Papillon Montessori school is proud to be an environmentally conscious school, integrating environmental stewardship into curriculum and daily school life.

Le Petit Papillon Montessori School• Students and teachers alike are mindful of their

conservation practices at the Montessori school. Careful recycling is taught and encouraged, and students learn to conserve energy by turning off lights and electronics when they are not needed.

Each class is allowed to cultivate their very own garden, getting a chance to work with soil and learn about plant life firsthand. The school has a community greenhouse, cared for by all of the students collaboratively. Pupils are also able to join in community eco-art programs, helping to reclaim native plant species in their area.