Our Montessori program is designed to assist young children develop the fullness of their individual potential in a warm and nurturing environment.

Children will utilize the Montessori equipment and curriculum to develop important life skills. This program encourages children to explore their world through learning, to express themselves, think independently and play cooperatively.

The Montessori approach to education embraces individualized instruction for children, mixed age groupings of students, a structured curriculum and a prepared environment using specialized Montessori teaching materials. Montessori classrooms provide an environment that supports independent,  self-directed learning and self-assessment. Dr. Maria Montessori believed strongly that parents play a critical role in their child’s education. The parents are the child’s first and most influential
teacher. That is why Minnieland Montessori programs encourage parents to be involved in school activities.

Sensory Education:  Learning through the senses i.e. sort, match and compare objects by shape, touch, taste & sound. Mathematics: In essence, understanding and expressing them in mathematical terms. Items used, like number rods, golden beads and spindle boxes. Cultural Studies: Clever use of globes, puzzle maps and flags to understand other cultures, people and countries. Elements of the Natural World are also taught through pictures and name cards.

Creative Arts: Music, arts & craft, storytelling, movements and drama activities is an integral part of Montessori Classroom. Musical instruments, music styles and art media is part of the creative process

Literacy Skills:  Language materials like sandpaper letters for tracing and feeling their way through their fingers while told the sounds.

Practical Life: To develop life skills which will allow them greater freedom in the classroom and beyond. Children are taught special skills to be independent, capable and self-reliant.

Minnieland Montessori Programs are offered at the following locations:

Minnieland at Pebble Creek 7386 Creighton Parkway Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804-569-1717 Minnieland at Central Park 1400 Central Park Blvd. #110 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-786-5544 Minnieland on Huguenot Road 11211 W. Huguenot Rd. Richmond, VA 23235 804-323-6804 Minnieland of Manassas 9511 Technology Dr.  Manassas, VA 20110 703-330-9507 Minnieland of Ashland 5555 Assateague Place Manassas, VA 20112 703-680-2100

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