children exploring sound with Montessori bells, learning to differentiate tones
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WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP ON POSITIVE DISCIPLINE

Does this sound familiar? It’s Saturday morning. You wake up with all sorts of hope and excitement about the day ahead of you. Walking into your toddler’s room, he gives you the sweetest hug as you get him out of bed. You make your coffee,…
children exploring sound discrimination using Montessori sound cylinders

WHAT TO LOOK FOR (AND PAY!) FOR A QUALIFIED BABYSITTER

It’s time for a night out and you’re looking for a babysitter to watch your kiddos. Where do you start? What should you expect? And what in the world do you pay a babysitter nowadays? We polled some of our own Peaceful Valley team members…
students practicing peace education, working together on a group project

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU. JOIN OUR MONTESSORI TEAM!

The new year is upon us and with that, comes new resolutions. Some of us want to learn a new language, others aim to spend less time on our phones. Maybe it’s a goal to lose those few extra pounds or travel more. Whatever you are reaching…
a child sorting objects by size, enhancing cognitive and motor development
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THE BIG MOVE: TRANSITIONING FROM A MONTESSORI TO A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL

It’s that time of year again. The time where the Target shelves are stocked with notebooks and markers and you begin to wonder how the summer flew by so quickly. For many parents, this change doesn’t mean a big difference in daily routines,…
a child developing writing skills with Montessori metal insets
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COUNTDOWN TO BLOOMINGTON!

September 4, 2018 marks a big day for the PVMA family. The day our third school opens it’s doors to the newest members of the PVMA family in Bloomington! What started as a dream in a small, one classroom storefront in Golden Valley nine years…
students independently choosing activities in a Montessori classroom
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MONTESSORI LUNCH TIME

When your kiddos are at home, lunch can take a variety of forms. From picnics outside to eating at the kitchen table or in the living room, lunch is a great opportunity for our children to begin winding down before an afternoon nap. Often times…
a child counting Montessori golden beads, understanding math concepts

HIDDEN ADVANTAGES OF THE MONTESSORI METHOD

In previous articles, we’ve told you about the most obvious reason to send your child to a Montessori school for their early childhood education. After all, according to many studies, kids who engage in Montessori education tend to be better…
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 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…