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Toddler Community
Children ages 16-33
months may begin their Montessori experience in our Toddler Community. This peaceful environment is thoughtfully designed
to encourage independence in very young children. They engage in purposeful work appropriate for the developing child. Attractive
materials are carefully arranged to meet the child's need for order and to invite exploration rich with opportunities for
language development, movement, and exercises of practical life. The toddler develops his attention span, coordination, and
feelings of security and independence daily while participating in individual and group games, world music, story time, and
arts and crafts. Daily routine in the Toddler Community includes opportunities for large muscle development on our indoor
or outdoor playground facilities, nap, and a variety of healthy snacks.
Children's House
The Children's House provides a warm and nurturing environment
designed to meet the needs of children 2 1/2 to 6 years. Experienced, dedicated, and highly qualified Montessori trained guides
carefully prepare the environment to meet each child's need for purposeful activity and enrichment. The Montessori materials
in each Miniapple Children's House include exercises in the areas of Practical Life, Language, Sensorial and Mathematics.
In addition, children explore Geography, Social Studies, Science and Art. Our multi-age classrooms provide opportunities for
children to learn from and teach their peers. Students make discoveries about themselves and the world as they pursue activities
of their own choosing, progressing at their own pace. The choices, enjoyable activities, and a non-competitive environment
at Miniapple lead children as they develop a lifetime love of learning. In addition, Miniapple includes weekly French or Spanish lessons
and world music sessions as part of the Montessori curriculum.
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Private Kindergarten (Monday through Friday)
The Kindergarten program
at Miniapple is an extension of the traditional Montessori setting. It is an opportunity for the children to learn new skills
in a wide range of academic subjects at their own pace, including Math, Language, Geography, and Science. There are year-long
programs consisting of group and individual activities that carry the development of the child to a new level intellectually
and socially. A staff to student ratio of 1:10 and a smaller class size allow for more individual attention than the traditional
Kindergarten classroom. The exceptional Miniapple Kindergarten program is recognized by the State of Minnesota and prides
itself on global curriculum, international outlook, and teachers from around the world. Ask us about our Kindergarten
tuition discount.
School Age Summer Camp
Miniapple Montessori offers a fun, activity-packed summer program for 6-9
year olds! Campers enjoy field trips, arts and crafts, geography, science, cooking, hiking, music, reading and
academics, sports, games,
picnics, gardening and more! Our School Age summer program will run from June 2nd through August 21st, 2008.
We welcome children who will enter grades 1- 4 in the fall for a summer of learning, discovery and fun! Contact the
Miniapple Montessori nearest you for registration information.
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