Pioneer Valley Montessori School

10/15/2026

Beyond Punishment: Helping Children Learn Through Problem-Solving

As parents and educators, we all experience moments when children test limits, struggle to follow directions, or have difficulty managing their emotions. In these moments, it's natural to want to correct the behavior quickly. However, it's worth asking ourselves: Are we simply trying to stop the behavior, or.... to read more visit our blog using the link below.

As parents and educators, we all experience moments when children test limits, struggle to follow directions, or have difficulty managing their emotions. In these moments, it's natural to want to correct the behavior quickly. However, it's worth asking ourselves: Are we simply trying to stop the beh

10/14/2026

In honor of Fire Safety Week, we were excited to welcome a firefighter from our local Longmeadow Fire Department! The children learned about calling 911, practicing “Stop, Drop, and Roll,” and what firefighters look and sound like in their full gear. Each child also had the opportunity to try on the equipment and experience what it is like to wear it. A big thank-you to the Longmeadow Fire Department for taking the time to visit and teach our children about fire safety!

09/21/2026

Today, PVMS celebrated International Day of Peace with our annual Peace Day celebration!

Our children created pinwheels for peace, practiced songs, and had discussions about what peace looks like.

We are proud to celebrate peace, kindness, and understanding with our students!

07/15/2026

Huge shoutout to our wonderful PVMS Board of Trustees!

Today, they spent the entire day on-site in order to map out our 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, which includes initiatives around facilities, finances, academics, staffing, and more!

Current families can stay tuned for more information about the plan and ways to get involved in moving PVMS forward. This photo was taken after a long day and they were still able to put on a smile!

Thank you, Trustees!

04/27/2026

Thank you again, A. Crane Construction Co.! We love our new building!

03/25/2026

Last night’s Share Night was a wonderful opportunity for families to step into the classroom and celebrate all the amazing work our students have been doing. It was so special to see the pride on our students’ faces as they shared their learning with loved ones. Thank you to all the families who joined us and made the evening so memorable!

03/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce that we FINALLY have toddler openings now that our new classrooms are up and running in our brand new building! Enrollment is available for students ages 18-33 months, to begin either this April or Fall 2026.

Swing by this Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. to learn more about our program, which is fully accredited by the American Montessori Society. Give us a call or submit an inquiry at pvms.org for more details.

02/07/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Open House from 10:30–12:00!

Come explore our beautiful classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, and learn more about our brand-new toddler program - now enrolling. Discover how Montessori education nurtures independence, confidence, and a true love of learning.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

02/05/2026

Let us be a part of your weekend plans!

Join us this Saturday for our Open House from 10:30–12:00 and experience what makes our Montessori community so special. Meet our dedicated teachers, explore our beautiful classrooms - including our brand new toddler program, now enrolling - and discover how Montessori education nurtures independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

01/31/2026

Another wonderful - and snowy - week at Pioneer Valley Montessori School ❄

With two snow days and frigid weather, our time together was spent cozy indoors, engaging in meaningful lessons, collaborative work, and plenty of moments of friendship.

✨ Curious to learn more about PVMS? Join us for our Open House on Saturday, February 7th, from 10:30–12:00. We’d love to welcome you in and show you what makes our community so special. ✨