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 learning about global diversity through Montessori cultural materials

TIME FOR SUMMER FUN!

June is right around the corner and with the warmer weather comes Peaceful Valley’s incredible summer program! While we are a year round Montessori school, during the summer months we manage to squeeze in weekly water days, extra outdoor time…
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…