a child engaged in a geometry lesson with Montessori constructive triangles

WHY DOES PEACEFUL VALLEY FOCUS ON THE OUTDOORS SO MUCH?

Since its inception, the Montessori Method has always included some interaction with the outdoors. A hundred years ago it was simply gardening, but the idea of getting outside and interacting with nature in some way has been an important part…
a child engaged in a geometry lesson with Montessori constructive triangles

A QUICK LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF MONTESSORI SCHOOLS

Millions of kids have experienced the thrill of a Montessori school over the last century, and if you’re interested in a Montessori school there’s a good chance that it’s because you attended one yourself. But as popular as this method…
students practicing math concepts with Montessori decimal system materials

THE IMPORTANCE OF CORE VALUES AT A MONTESSORI SCHOOL

When we started our Montessori school, we didn’t just want it to be another preschool or daycare. In fact, we didn’t even want to be “just another” Montessori school. We started our school based on three core values that not only help…
children exploring sound discrimination using Montessori sound cylinders

HOW MUCH OF THE DAY WILL YOUR CHILD STAY AT OUR MONTESSORI SCHOOL?

There is a huge variety of ways in which parents facilitate their child’s care and schooling. At one end of the spectrum is a child who enters non-Montessori daycare at 6-weeks-old; a caring environment, we’re sure, but not one focused on…
students conducting experiments to learn about nature and science

6 MORE MYTHS ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION, DEBUNKED!

What is it about Montessori that makes it so misunderstood? In our previous blog we took a look at seven of the biggest myths that surround this amazing type of early childhood education. First we discussed the seemingly-chaotic nature of a…
a child practicing snack preparation, fostering independence and coordination

7 MYTHS ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS

Montessori education has been around longer than any of you readers have been alive, yet it is still a very misunderstood form of education. Most of this stems from the fact that Montessori schools aren’t everywhere across the nation, though…
students engaged in storytelling, fostering creativity and language development

ARE PARENTS INVOLVED IN MONTESSORI SCHOOLS?

We have gotten the question many times: are parents involved in Montessori schools? After all, some parents might be accustomed to public schools needing help and they expect parents to help out. Others might think that, as a private school,…
students sequencing numbers using Montessori red and blue rods

HOW PEACEFUL VALLEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PRESCHOOLS

We’d like to thank you for stopping by the new and improved website for Peaceful Valley Montessori. Everything we do is here to help children and their parents make the most of early childhood education, and that means having a top-notch website…
a child using Montessori knobbed cylinders to refine visual and tactile senses
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INFANT PROGRAM: REST AND SLEEPING

YOUR CHILD’S UNIQUE SLEEPING PATTERN IS IMPORTANT TO US Our nap area provides each child a dedicated crib in a designated, peaceful area where noise is minimized and tranquility is heightened. We work with parents to replicate techniques…
students conducting experiments to learn about nature and science
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TODDLER PROGRAM: SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIALIZING

WE OFFER YOUR CHILD OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS AND SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE A toddler spends a large amount of time learning the self-help skills that lead to independence from constant adult help. In our classrooms, we facilitate this…