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 baby’s sleep preferences (e.g. pacifier use), routine, feeding needs, temperament, etc. We strive […]
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, we realize that a 3:1 ratio is better for your child because it allows for […]
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 group of friends. For many children […]
Why Montessori School? We love this post written by Ann Pilzner, advocate for Montessori and Montessori parent, and wanted to share with you her top five reasons why Montessori works – five reasons of many! Source: http://montessorirocks.org/top-5-reasons-why-montessori-works/ As a Montessori parent and advocate, I can honestly say that I fell in love with Montessori at first sight. […]
Who is Maria Montessori? The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist.” – Maria Montessori Maria Montessori was born in Italy on August 31, 1870. She was born to a well-respected family and was expected to grow up to […]
EXAMPLES OF WHAT OUR TYPICAL 6-YEAR-OLD CAN DO AFTER 3 YEARS AT PVMA (I.E., AT THE END OF KINDERGARTEN) Social, motor & practical life skills Has acquired strong social skills – can interact gracefully with other children and adults; uses language to communicate her needs and feeling; is able to form friendships with her peers Can […]
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 gross-motor. Each of our Infant rooms supports the child’s development of movement, independence, and capacity for active […]
THE STORY PEACEFUL VALLEY MONTESSORI ACADEMY AND IT’S FOUNDING PARTNERS Looking around PVMA today, a young child is crying in frustration because they are unable to zip up their puffy winter jacket. Feeble attempts at expressing a need for help pour out into trickling little tears. An older child notices this outburst and rushes over […]
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 infants are supplied from home. With fridges, freezers and warmers in […]