Progressive Nationally Recognized
Montessori School
Toddler to 8th Grade
Primary Program
3 to 6 Years
A Primary Student's Routine
A typical day for a young student includes time when the class gathers together in a circle to sing songs and learn about something new; perhaps the topic is geology or how to greet a friend with a handshake. Children in a primary Montessori classroom learn to maneuver about their classroom with confidence, exploring concepts in arithmetic, reading and writing, geography, science, and activities of daily life such as preparing their own snack or washing dishes. Children learn skills in grace and courtesy, naturally caring and teaching each other, respecting classroom activities, and learning to clean up after themselves. Each school day includes active outside play time in our safe and child-friendly play areas.
Our Classrooms
Our early childhood classrooms are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the three to six-year-old child. Beauty and order play important roles in creating the child-size atmosphere which is carefully designed to encourage curiosity and a love for learning. Valley Montessori offers each child the opportunity to:
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Develop a solid academic foundation and desire for lifelong learning
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Encourage independent decision-making and problem-solving skills
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Become an integral member of the classroom community
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Develop positive social, emotional, and physical growth in a respectful environment
Enrichment
Music, Physical Education, and Spanish are all part of the Primary program.
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Jack Quigley our Music teacher incorporates movement, rhythm, songs, instruments, and other elements of music.
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Movement and motor control is a critical part of development for young children. Primary teachers offer a variety of opportunities for developing large motor skills including balance, motor planning, bilateral, and eye-hand coordination. These opportunities are reinforced in the classroom and playground daily.
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Spanish is part of each Primary classroom. Children at this age are so eager to learn and take everything in like an absorbent sponge. Learning numbers, colors, and songs in Spanish is the first step in gaining a foundation for the Spanish language. There are many additional opportunities within the primary curriculum to learn more Spanish vocabulary throughout the year.
Flexible Schedule
Half day and full day schedules available. Half day students have the option to move to a full day schedule within the same classroom when they are ready.
Childcare and More
We offer childcare for VMS families needing care beyond their child’s regular class time:
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Morning childcare: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
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Afternoon childcare: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Families can choose from a variety of our flexible pre-planned schedules, provided space is available.
After-School Enrichment Classes are available for VMS students in Primary through Middle School for the chance to participate in age-appropriate activities of their choice. There are three sessions each year:
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Session One: October – December
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Session Two: January – Mid-March
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Session Three: Mid-March – May
All of our after-school providers agree to comply with the VMS Admissions Anti-discrimination Policy and the VMS Guiding Principles.
