students using Montessori botany puzzles to learn about plant anatomy
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INFANT PROGRAM: PARENT AND TEACHER COMMUNICATION

WE VALUE OUR COMMUNICATION WITH YOU It is our priority to have close parent communication because we are all partners in caring for your child. When your child begins in our Infant program, we will ask parents for detailed information on your…
students participating in a Montessori cooking activity, fostering independence
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INFANT PROGRAM: TEACHER TO INFANT RATIO

WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE PVMA Infant environments have a maximum of 12 infants and 4 adults (a 3:1 ratio), one of whom is also the Lead teacher. Though MN state licensing allows a 4:1 ratio for infants,…
a child practicing fine motor skills through bead stringing activities
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TURNING A NEW LEAF: 1ST DAY AT A NEW SCHOOL

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING FOR THE NEW CHILDREN AT SCHOOL As adults, we sometimes forget how difficult it is for a child to go to a new school. They have to go by themselves to a new school, a new classroom, and to have to try to form a whole new…
children learning about time with Montessori clock materials
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TOP 5 REASONS WHY MONTESSORI WORKS!

Why Montessori School? We love this post written by Ann Pilzner, advocate for Montessori and Montessori parent, and wanted to share with you her top five reasons why Montessori works – five reasons of many! Source: http://montessorirocks.org/top-5-reasons-why-montessori-works/ As…
students engaging in peace education lessons, developing empathy and respect
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WHO IS MARIA MONTESSORI?

Who is Maria Montessori? The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist.” – Maria Montessori Maria Montessori was born in Italy on August 31, 1870. She was born…
students exploring the world with Montessori geography materials

SKILLS & UNDERSTANDING: BY AGE 6

EXAMPLES OF WHAT OUR TYPICAL 6-YEAR-OLD CAN DO AFTER 3 YEARS AT PVMA (I.E., AT THE END OF KINDERGARTEN) Social, motor & practical life skills  Has acquired strong social skills – can interact gracefully with other children and…
students sequencing numbers using Montessori red and blue rods
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HOW WE MONTESSORI: INFANT

THE PREPARED ENVIRONMENT A child’s early years are a time of great sensitivity to bonding in order to establish trust in the world; as well as language, order, sensorial impressions, and development of coordinated movement, both fine- and…
students practicing peace education, working together on a group project

PVMA: OUR STORY

THE STORY PEACEFUL VALLEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY AND IT’S FOUNDING PARTNERS Looking around PVMA today, a young child is crying in frustration because they are unable to zip up their puffy winter jacket. Feeble attempts at expressing a need for…
a child studying botany using Montessori leaf cards and materials
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INFANT PROGRAM: FEEDING

WE WANT TO PARTNER WITH YOU IN THE FEEDING OF YOUR CHILD WHILE IN OUR CARE We are your partners in guiding and supporting you during the many changes in feeding routines that you will experience as your child grows. All bottles and food for…