The child, both at home and in the classroom, is an observer by nature. You have read and seen how your child learns by doing. Children observe and imitate their peers, teachers, and especially their parents. At Parent Night, you received literature about Montessori at Home. The Small Hands catalog ...
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Continuity of Education Plan
During the break from our classrooms due to the COVID-19 pandemic we are continuing to strive to offer the best Montessori community and education we can for our students. Please see our Continuity of Education Plan that we intend to enact during this time. ...
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School Closed
Following Gov. Wolf's directive for schools across Pa to close for the next two weeks in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, VFKH Montessori will be closed for at least the next two weeks. This closure will take effect at both our Limerick and Phoenixville campuses. The tentative date for school to ...
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Happy Holidays!
Can you believe that the holidays are here? In honor of the holiday spirit, I would share with you some thoughts on how to continue to help your child foster independence during this busy, crazy time of year.
Recently I saw a 3 year old girl lying on the floor at a gymnastics center with her mom ...
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Growing a peaceful community together
Dear Parents,
What a busy, fun fall we've had together! The children are busy with their lessons, pumpkin muffins and soft pretzels are baking in our oven, and everyone hums or sings a tune from time to time. One of our current favorite songs is Harvest Time (lyrics below), and the afternoon ...
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Upper Elementary’s Volunteer Outreach at Cradles to Crayons
On October 23rd, the Upper Elementary students took the school's donations to Cradles to Crayons, an organization in Philadelphia that assists low-income children ages 0-12. The students enjoyed sorting toys into various bins to be placed in a "kid pack" that will go to a child in need, and they ...
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End of Year Wrap-Up
Dear Parents,
We're here, the year is over! The last month and a half went by so quickly. We were so busy with the spring performance, Easter, Mother's Day, the MUP sleepover and field trip, and graduation that all of a sudden it was time for the school picnic!
The children remained busy in ...
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Elementary camping trip to Dark Waters!
The Elementary students embarked on a camping trip to Camp Dark Waters in Medford, New Jersey last Wednesday through Friday. This excursion was really fun for all of the students! Many of them talked about their favorite parts being some of the activities we participated in, while others enjoyed the ...
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