The MOSOV kindergarten students have become the “masters”, and they are now ready to re-invent themselves. Dr. Montessori believed that children re-invented themselves every six years. The Montessori classroom communities are based on these planes, grouping students into 3-year age groups. Now the MSOSV kindergarten students will be finishing their 3rd year. This was the year of “MASTERY” They became the “LEADER” They became the “MENTOR” They explored the Montessori materials in a very different way, gaining new depth as they took the work from “CONCRETE” to “ABSTRACT”. All MSOSV kindergarten students will have been challenged, with

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How will my child transition from MSOSV to a traditional learning environment for elementary? A Montessori Elementary Classroom may be an option. MSOSV recommends the following elementary programs: Montessori School of Fremont – Fremont, CA Casa di Mir Montessori – Campbell, CA Community Montessori – Georgetown, TX Goodwater Montessori – Georgetown, TX A question regarding this transition may be, ‘How will my child adjust?’ Parents may ask just that when they need to decide where their child will be continuing their educational journey after years within a Montessori learning environment. Whether it is transitioning from a Montessori

By the third year of the Montessori journey, MSOSV kindergarten students have been waiting two years to become one of the older students in the class – they are now the “Leaders”. The Montessori Kindergarten students naturally help the younger children do their work, even presenting Montessori lessons! Time and time again, research has shown that when one person is teaching another, the “teacher” often learns just as much, if not more, than the person receiving the lesson. Teaching reinforces learning and creates students who have a deep love of learning. Beyond Academic Achievement Kindergarten

During the Primary years, MSOSV brings the fieldtrip to the school. Safety is the biggest concern for young children. When the students reach the 3rd year, the kindergarten year, they are ready to venture out and go on monthly field trips. Real-World Experiences Field trips are a great way to reinforce the lessons learned in the Montessori classroom. Talking and reading about concepts is one thing, but having the opportunity to experience them firsthand is quite another altogether. By attending a field trip, the kindergarten student is able to solidify their understanding