We start with RELATIONSHIPS…
Grace & Courtesy: loving, caring relationships
At VA Kids Center we build loving, caring relationships which promotes a strong attachment with one caregiver who can be more responsive to the needs of each child in their care group. Securely attached relationships help children to develop the ability to regulate emotions and behavior. This in turn builds the foundation for successful learning throughout life.
Montessori Scope & Sequence
“Montessori education is student-led and self-paced but guided, assessed, and enriched by knowledgeable and caring teachers, the leadership of their peers, and a nurturing environment.”
—American Montessori Society
Environments/Materials
We make sure that our environments are filled with a rich variety of materials that allow children to explore and manipulate loose parts. Color, texture, and function all provide dimension to materials that can be used in countless ways while promoting deep thinking, problem solving, and persisting.