Parent Education
At all our MSOSV campuses, we offered a special Parent Education event called the Montessori Journey & Discovery Experience. This was an opportunity for the parents to be the child. To allow them to explore, feel, and absorb all around them. Led by each Montessori guide, we traveled through the prepared classroom and experienced the full essence of each area of the environment. A specially developed itinerary of observation supported with observation questions and note paper for parents to write down thoughts, feelings and ideas, engagement and conversation provides a complete and meaningful experience.
“I wish I attended a Montessori when I was little! I remember playtime was not this organized and all the kids were given the same job.”
“The classrooms are peaceful and so well organized.”
“Everything is eye level and child height neatly placed and organized.”
“I am impressed by how many activities there are to keep the children engaged.”
“The room is large and clean and filled with various activities. There are lots of plants. Everything has it’s place.”
“The classroom has more opportunities to learn and explore.”
“More activities that are academic related.”
“I like the emphasis on independence and practical learning.”
“The materials given are laid out very simple and with no distraction which I feel helps my child learn better.”
“The classroom is very calm and inviting. The jobs are neatly presented and provides an engaging atmosphere for the children.”
“Well organized, peaceful and lots of interesting materials. I like the Math and Language area the most. I noticed the signs of directions (North, East, West and South) which I think is great.”
“Everything is so clean and organized. The children have access to all activities.”
“It’s a very open space, with lots of stuff for me to open and interact with.”
“Vibrant colorful environment things are thoughtfully placed.”
“A very inviting and exploring space where my child thrives.”
“Well organized space, all the materials are made from natural things and are very good quality.”
“The materials are easy to reach for the child.”
“The classrooms are filled with unique learning materials which will definitely help the learning phase.”
“Clean and well organized.”
“All play items are at the child’s reachable height.”
“Child friendly, safe, colorful, dynamic, challenging in a good way for kids, warm and personalized.”
“Functional spaces, low, at children’s height chairs, tables, handwashing sink and counter, soft carpeted flooring for safe exploration, and lots of pillows.”
“The room was very quiet, I found the music to be very soothing.”
“Everything is organized into designated areas. There also seems to be a place for everything. Things are at child height and accessible. There are also many different activities.”
“The classroom is a safe and happy place.”
“I like how respectful the teachers are to the kids. The classroom is very safe and good environment for learning.”
“It was fun to be where my child spends their day.”
“I heard calming music and was excited to sit in the same circle as my child.”
“The environment seems well organized which seems more encouraging for the children to stay focused.”
“Very clean, peaceful and organized.”
“Classroom is very serene, excellent working environment.”
“Clean and organized with lots of different activities to explore.”
“Organized, clean and lots of activities.”
“The room is safe and all child-sized.”
“Tidy, welcoming and warm.”
“The space is well optimized and feels warm, exciting and a safe place for children.”
“It feels like home and not a ‘sterile’ forced environment.”
“Well organized, calming and good flow through the environment.”
“The classroom is very ‘zen’.”
“Child friendly, safe, colorful, dynamic, challenging in a good way for kids, warm and personalized.”
“Functional spaces, low, at children’s height chairs, tables, handwashing sink and counter, soft carpeted flooring for safe exploration, and lots of pillows.”
“The room was very quiet, I found the music to be very soothing.”
