Since its inception, the Montessori Method has always included some interaction with the outdoors. A hundred years ago it was simply gardening, but the idea of getting outside and interacting with nature in some way has been an important part of the teaching process. It’s true with our Montessori school as well, as we’re believers […]
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 is, it’s possible that you don’t know much about the woman who started it. We […]
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 our students but also the parents, teachers, and world. Let’s take a look […]
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 schedule that a child needs. On the other end of the spectrum is a […]
What is it about Montessori that makes it so misunderstood? In our previous blog we took a look at seven of the biggest myths that surround this amazing type of early childhood education. First we discussed the seemingly-chaotic nature of a Montessori preschool and toddler classroom, and revealed the fact that children are learning as […]
Montessori education has been around longer than any of you readers have been alive, yet it is still a very misunderstood form of education. Most of this stems from the fact that Montessori schools aren’t everywhere across the nation, though there are nearly 4,500 out there. This means that, while most people have heard of […]
We have gotten the question many times: are parents involved in Montessori schools? After all, some parents might be accustomed to public schools needing help and they expect parents to help out. Others might think that, as a private school, the parents aren’t needed in the learning process. It’s a legitimate question, and one that […]
We’d like to thank you for stopping by the new and improved website for Peaceful Valley Montessori. Everything we do is here to help children and their parents make the most of early childhood education, and that means having a top-notch website that’s going to be responsive no matter if you’re on a desktop, laptop, […]
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 that work best at home for your child’s sleep patterns, while sharing tips from our experts for […]
WE OFFER YOUR CHILD OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS AND SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE A toddler spends a large amount of time learning the self-help skills that lead to independence from constant adult help. In our classrooms, we facilitate this development in several ways. Special “practical life” exercises break down daily tasks into manageable steps, and […]