09/29/2023
Help us show our appreciation for the mental healthcare workers in our community.
We are gathering items to create a gift basket. We teamed up with them to create an Amazon wishlist. If you are able to purchase an item to add to the basket it would be greatly appreciated!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2B4QRJ8IKR5CG?ref_=wl_share
09/17/2023
We want to thank everyone who donated to the fundraiser, together we raised over $1,400 dollars for Maui. We also want to thank all the local businesses who contributed. We are grateful to be part of such an amazing community. Please check out all of these amazing places in person. Congratulations to the winners of the sweepstakes. We have been in touch with each basket winner.
09/15/2023
Working with the circle metal inset.
The introduction to the Metal Insets usually follows a lot of indirect preparation for handwriting that is developed through the use of the Practical Life materials and the Sensorial materials (e.g. the three finger pincer grasp used with the small tongs, eye dropper, and knobbed cylinders aids the child in correct pencil grip). -Greensboro Montessori School
"In this way...children perfect themselves in writing without actually writing." - Dr. Maria Montessori, The Montessori Method
09/13/2023
Exploring a math work, using the color coordinated cubes to learn numbers 1-10.
09/11/2023
Today is the last day to enter this amazing sweepstakes and support a great cause!
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09/11/2023
More fine motor skills at work! Fine motor skills in the toddler rooms prep the children for writing in the primary class.
09/08/2023
Caring for our cut flower garden is a favorite outdoor activity!
09/06/2023
Working on those fine motor skills and using scissors to cut the paper strips!
09/04/2023
Virginia Montessori Academy is raising money to support Maui after the devastating wildfires. Enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win one of these awesome baskets!
Scan the QR code or check the link on our page!
Thank you to all the amazing local businesses who donated for the baskets!
08/31/2023
We want to wish Maria Montessori a Happy Birthday! Maria Montessori was an Italian physician, educator, and innovator. She brought to life a method of education that follows children in their natural and instinctual ways of learning. She has inspired educators all over the world to teach children to be productive and peaceful members of society.
https://www.vamontessoriacademy.com/
08/28/2023
Proud moment!
“This activity teaches the child skip counting which is preparation for multiplication. It also indirectly prepares the child to understand cubing numbers.” - montessorialbum com
08/25/2023
Flower arranging in the Sprouts classroom! The children love making their classroom’s beautiful and working with natural materials.
08/18/2023
We have lots of bookworms in our school. We love to see children having a great appreciation for books.
08/16/2023
This activity fosters dexterity and hand-eye coordination and can be found on the sensorial shelf.
08/14/2023
Captivated by the tiny world that is thriving in this terrarium.
08/11/2023
This ball tracker is a big hit for our younger age group! They love the movements involved with this work.
08/09/2023
Montessori education encourages children to learn at their own pace and follow their interests.
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07/25/2023
"If I could give them more stars I would!
Amazing loving and caring teachers and staff, I see my daughter growing and learning with them everyday. She is having lots of fun, and I see her learning to do things independently like wearing her shoes, jacket, eating and cleaning after herself. They follow a true Montessori method with the kids. They are also helping and supporting the potty training process. They offer her.." says Samah on Google
Virginia Montessori Academy | Leesburg, VA
★★★★★ If I could give them more stars I would! Amazing loving and caring teachers and staff, I see my daughter growing and learning with them everyday. She is having lots of fun, and I see her learning to do things independently like wearing her shoes, jacket, eating and cleaning after her...
07/21/2023
A sweet moment, an older child taking the hand of a new student to show her all of the beautiful works in the classroom.
07/19/2023
Always searching for some fresh strawberries to munch on!
07/17/2023
Busy morning work period for our 16 month- 2 year old class.
07/14/2023
We love offering children new ways to observe nature. This year thanks to our amazing community we were able to add a rain water collection barrel and bird houses. The children love to check the barrel after a storm and watch the houses for our feathered friends.
07/12/2023
The gardens are thriving and the children are learning great appreciation for plant life.
07/10/2023
Proud cucumber harvester!
07/07/2023
"Indoor plants are used in Montessori classrooms to teach Care of the Environment to young children. It is a great way to engage little hands in being helpful and developing careful movements. Here is a simple plant watering presentation that you can set up very easily and get your children involved today." -inspiredmontessorilearning.com
07/05/2023
Little hands learning how to open and close different containers. A simple practical life activity to put together for your child!
07/03/2023
Virginia Montessori Academy making pollinators happy with our native pollinator garden! The kids have been checking on the flowers every morning on their way into the school!
Watermark Woods - Native Plants
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