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 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 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…
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…
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…