Village arts montessori peace school: Village Peace School |

Village Peace School |

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Respect for the Child

Respect for the child is the cornerstone on which all other Montessori principles rest. Teachers show respect for children when they help them do things and learn for themselves. When children have choices, they are able to develop the skills and abilities necessary for effective learning autonomy, and positive self-esteem.

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The Absorbent Mind

Montessori believed that children educate themselves. Simply by living, children learn from their environment. Children are born to learn, and they are remarkable learning systems. Children learn because they are thinking beings. But what they learn depends greatly on their teachers, experiences, and environments.

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A Smart Environment

Montessori believed that children learn best in a prepared environment, a place in which children can do things for themselves. The prepared environment makes learning materials and experiences available to children in an orderly format.  Since children within the environment are free to explore materials of their own choosing, they absorb what they find.

“It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.”
― L.R. Knost

Educators

Students (Max)

Children Taught

Core Elements

We absolutely loved this preschool. Ms. Shama is an incredible director and teacher. This was such a special place for our son and for us. We felt so much trust and love was provided to our son! It was a small and intimate setting which was a great transition for him starting at 2yrs old. He grew so fast and Ms. Shama instills confidence in her students that it pours over to teach the parents their children’s full potential. I highly recommend this preschool it’s a great school and community! Forever grateful!

Amy G.

I’m so glad we found this gem of a school.  Ms. Shama is a calm and grounded presence, and my daughter ultimately feels safe and trusting.  We started in September 2015 at 2 1/2 years old.  I researched many school and did a few tours.  Village Arts Montessori Peace School was exactly right for our family. My husband and I checked out the school with our daughter.  Upon walking in, the clean, peaceful and mellow vibes were immediate.  This is a Montessori environment. The outdoor space is very safe, clean and felt organic (the play structure is wooden and has swings and a slide, there is a wooden play house, planters, cars, etc.).  The inside is also very clean.  There are various learning centers (art, music, puzzles, books).  Everything has a space and the kids clean as they go.  There is structure in the day to day learning.  But the focus is on building the child from the inside and establishing social skills and boundaries.  This is exactly what we wanted.

My daughter was in the beginning stage of potty training when she started school.  Within two months she became fully potty trained. No joke…When I met Ms. Shama, it was immediately clear to me this is a woman with a great deal of integrity, among other things. We are grateful.

Rachel B.

Village Peace School |

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Respect for the Child

Respect for the child is the cornerstone on which all other Montessori principles rest. Teachers show respect for children when they help them do things and learn for themselves. When children have choices, they are able to develop the skills and abilities necessary for effective learning autonomy, and positive self-esteem.



The Absorbent Mind

Montessori believed that children educate themselves. Simply by living, children learn from their environment. Children are born to learn, and they are remarkable learning systems. Children learn because they are thinking beings. But what they learn depends greatly on their teachers, experiences, and environments.



A Smart Environment

Montessori believed that children learn best in a prepared environment, a place in which children can do things for themselves. The prepared environment makes learning materials and experiences available to children in an orderly format. Since children within the environment are free to explore materials of their own choosing, they absorb what they find.

“It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.”
― L.R. Knost

Educators

Students (Max)

Children Taught

Core Elements

We absolutely loved this preschool. Ms. Shama is an incredible director and teacher. This was such a special place for our son and for us. We felt so much trust and love was provided to our son! It was a small and intimate setting which was a great transition for him starting at 2yrs old. He grew so fast and Ms. Shama instills confidence in her students that it pours over to teach the parents their children’s full potential. I highly recommend this preschool it’s a great school and community! Forever grateful!

Amy G.

I’m so glad we found this gem of a school.  Ms. Shama is a calm and grounded presence, and my daughter ultimately feels safe and trusting.  We started in September 2015 at 2 1/2 years old.  I researched many school and did a few tours.  Village Arts Montessori Peace School was exactly right for our family. My husband and I checked out the school with our daughter.  Upon walking in, the clean, peaceful and mellow vibes were immediate.  This is a Montessori environment. The outdoor space is very safe, clean and felt organic (the play structure is wooden and has swings and a slide, there is a wooden play house, planters, cars, etc.).  The inside is also very clean.  There are various learning centers (art, music, puzzles, books).  Everything has a space and the kids clean as they go.  There is structure in the day to day learning.  But the focus is on building the child from the inside and establishing social skills and boundaries.  This is exactly what we wanted.

My daughter was in the beginning stage of potty training when she started school.  Within two months she became fully potty trained. No joke…When I met Ms. Shama, it was immediately clear to me this is a woman with a great deal of integrity, among other things. We are grateful.

Rachel B.

Educational program. How education is built in a Montessori school on a farm

School with accommodation for children 12-15 years old

Founder Raksha Anna

Harlanikha-2 village, st. Berezovaya d. 21, Volokolamsk district, Moscow region.

Adolescents are no longer children, not yet adults.

Education for life

Only by responding to the needs of development, understanding the tasks of each age, it is possible to create a favorable environment for teenagers. A Montessori farm is a place where students take responsibility for organizing their life, housekeeping. Children gain economic independence and the skills to live independently in the adult world, in a safe environment with prepared adults and the right conditions for their growth. nine0003

Age 12 – 15 years old

Characteristics and needs of adolescents

Search for identity

Teenagers begin to search for themselves, reflecting their thoughts, sensations and feelings in the world around them. This is an active search for experiments with appearance and behavior.

Desire to be understood

Communication that generates insights develops metacognitive thinking. They are just entering this level, they like to voice and hear their thoughts, to be aware of their thinking process

Belonging to a community

Without satisfying the need to belong, they will achieve nothing academically. Acceptance by a group of not only peers, but also adults – it is important for them to be appreciated, to feel that they are respected

Self-expression and vulnerability

The opportunity to know yourself better, peacefully and openly express your opinion and attitude. At the same time, be aware of your fragility, vulnerability. Teenagers are afraid of condemnation, careless statements. They are very sensitive to rudeness and injustice. Live the whole range of emotions. nine0003

A state of expectation

This is the period when a teenager or “social newborn” observes the life of society with curiosity, sincere interest, understands its structure and interconnections. He critically evaluates the actions of others, seeks justice and solutions to global problems.

See your own value

Search for your strengths and weaknesses, search for your “usefulness”. Children are actively looking for their role in the existing society. They are also ready to take responsibility for the lives of others – they see value in this. Indeed, in this case they are considered equal. nine0003

Becoming an active and contributing member of society requires the ability to think and act independently. Independence gives us internal motivation to act, and hence the possibility of development.

Academic disciplines

We recognize and give an appropriate place to the study of mathematics, languages ​​and literature. Work on basic subjects within the framework of the state program. English as an integral part of our life. Knowledge of geometry and algebra, the ability to correctly express one’s thoughts and the study of world literature. nine0003

Integrated projects

What to do with 15 liters of milk every day? How to build a barn? What if the water in the pond silted up?
We involve specialists in chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics – the guys see the application of knowledge in practice, understand the value of education and learn from real practical situations, gaining experience in solving problems and working in a team.

Self-expression

Every child is unique! Someone will find himself in music, someone in the theater, someone will be close to carpentry or pottery. Creativity as an opportunity for self-realization, development of character and empathy, understanding yourself, your abilities and searching for new sources of inspiration. nine0003

Development of morality and moral education

Adolescents will live in a community where each person is valued, the rights and freedoms of each are respected. By gaining experience of safe interaction with each other, children develop and adopt healthy relationship patterns, respect, courtesy.

Interdependence. The value of life and progress

The study of the path traveled by mankind, the history of the development of technology and morality, science and psychology. Teenagers learn to see the relationships of organisms, the processes of development of ecosystems and the impact of mankind on the Earth and the creatures inhabiting it. nine0003

Preparation for attestations

The program is focused on state standards. Children are given the key to knowledge and help to take responsibility for passing exams and certifications. Children understand the requirements and learn to prepare and pass the necessary tests on their own.

how do we learn?

Academic disciplines

Every day children come to lessons in mathematics, English and Russian languages, and literature. In grade 7, mathematics is divided into narrower ones – geometry and algebra. And also physics, chemistry are added. nine0003

Integrated projects

The Montessori guide accompanies and supports the learning process by creating conditions for the manifestation and inclusion of all types of learning.
Projects are necessary and important work for teenagers. Combining creative and more traditional skills development exercises with team and individual work, the guys are doing a real-life project.

What does “integrated” mean?

If you look at education holistically, then any topic or subject can be considered from different aspects. For 5 weeks, the guys work on projects that have a real purpose, include a variety of activities and areas of expertise, require practical skills and benefit the entire community. nine0003

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Engagement

Any project starts with immersion in a topic. Educators strive to create a very vivid, sensory, memorable, sometimes provocative experience of entering and starting a project. Only interested teenagers are ready to work independently.

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Research

This stage is the longest – it includes work on the acquisition of key knowledge (they open the way to independent research), skills and abilities. The project is divided into mini-groups, as well as individual research projects. Specialists and experts are involved in solving problems. nine0003

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Transfer of knowledge

One of the needs of teenagers – self-expression – is actively implemented at the final stage of defense projects. This is the stage of consolidation and generalization of the experience gained. We prepare bright speeches or in-depth presentations, scientific reports or creative performances that can accurately and concisely convey the acquired knowledge/skills.

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