students independently choosing activities in a Montessori classroom

HOW INDEPENDENCE WILL HELP YOUR CHILD WITH THEIR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Independence. It can be a thrilling and scary word. Having an “independent child” is often seen as a good thing, because it suggests a creative and free way of thinking. Of course, once the driver’s licenses is obtained, that kind of independence…
students engaging in peace education lessons, developing empathy and respect

SOME MONTESSORI EDUCATION QUOTES FROM THE FOUNDER HERSELF

A few months back we detailed the history of Montessori education and scientific methods that Maria Montessori used into order to help kids learn. We told you about the Casa dei Bambini (Children’s House) in Italy where she took poor children…
students sharing materials, practicing cooperative learning in the Montessori way

WHY NOT EVERYONE CAN BE A MONTESSORI EDUCATION TEACHER

Without a doubt, it takes a special kind of person to be a teacher. You have to enjoy the kids, the environment, the long hours, and all of the extras that go along with being a teacher, such as after-school programs. Every good teacher should…
a child counting Montessori golden beads, understanding math concepts

WHY BECOME A MONTESSORI TEACHER WITH PEACEFUL VALLEY?

On this page you can find our application for those who are interested in applying for our Montessori school. But on that same page, just below it, you’ll find another button for those who are interested in applying to be a teacher here…
children learning about time with Montessori clock materials

SKILLS KIDS BRING HOME FROM A MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

When you’re first considering Montessori education, you’ll probably read a dozen or so articles about what makes Montessori special. We’ve written them ourselves, such as this one that details the difference between normal daycare and…
students exploring the universe with Montessori astronomy materials

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A MONTESSORI TEACHER?

“What does it take to be a Montessori teacher?” When you take a look at the title of this blog, it can certainly be read in two very specific ways. First, a person could read it in the technical way: what legal requirements must be satisfied…
a child sorting objects by size, enhancing cognitive and motor development

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM

Over the past few months we’ve been discussing the wonders of Montessori Education. While we spend most of our time telling you about the virtues of this type of early childhood education, we sometimes take time to brag a little bit on the…
a child carefully counting beads, learning to build basic arithmetic skills

THE REASON MONTESSORI SCHOOLS ARE GROWING

In this article we wrote on the history of Montessori education and on Maria Montessori herself, detailing the very scientific processes she took to create her teaching methods. There was a huge interest in her style of teaching in the United…
students using Montessori botany puzzles to learn about plant anatomy

WHY YEAR-ROUND MONTESSORI EDUCATION IS SO IMPORTANT

One of the common interests that brought the founders of our academy together was their belief that Montessori education should be offered year-round, not just during the nine months that most public schools are in session. While summer vacation…
a child using sensorial color tablets to explore color variations

AT WHAT AGE SHOULD A CHILD START MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

As you might be aware from looking at our programs page, Peaceful Valley Montessori Academy is broken down into three distinct age brackets: Infants, Toddlers, and Primary (also known as preschool). But did you know that there are Montessori…