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,…
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…
children exploring sound discrimination using Montessori sound cylinders

MORE REVIEWS FOR OUR MONTESSORI SCHOOL

We’ve mentioned time and time again how important we think that the Montessori method is and how it can play a big part in children’s daycare and preschool years. And we can (and have!) gone on and on about its many benefits and how it can…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…