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Licensed
facility: Make sure a CURRENT county health department LICENSE is posted at all times! Call your county for verification!
(Our license will be available on our bulletin board and at the county office after we announce our grand opening.)
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Low children to teacher
ratio: Little Orchard will have 1:<6, 2:<12. (Depending on the school and area the numbers will vary,
so check your county's health department for rules and regulations for each school!)
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Certified
directress with an accredited program: Ask others in the Montessori community what is recommended as there are many unsupported
programs called 'Montessori MODIFIED". (Many of these programs run under the name 'Montessori' yet are not
AMS or AMI certified.)
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Well trained assistant: Assistant not only helping with daily routines, but teaching as well!
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Individualized
curriculum: Children working on materials designed specifically for their individual developmental level.
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Assessment
done through observation of each child's
sensitive learning periods for appropriate instruction.
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Independance and confidence encouraged through
daily activites with
one-on-one, group and peer learning experiences
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Complete child sized environment with natural materials
(such
as tables, chairs, shelving and more made of wood)*
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Children's art and sculpture displayed with appreciation
and care
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Grace and courtesy activities taught regularly |
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Practical life activities prepared, available at all times
and practiced with joy...
such as hand washing, window washing, flower
arranging, gardening, dish
washing, sweeping, plant
and animal care and much more.
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Sensory, Language, Math, Geography and Science activities
prepared,
Available at all times and practiced with joy
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Nutritious morning, afternoon, and late afternoon
snack available
as well as hot lunch provided
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Opportunities for children to help prepare and serve snacks
and lunch
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Home like atmosphere... ...with meals served in the classroom as a group effort, cozy reading corner with fish tank, book shelf and a listening center with books on tape
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Child sized restrooms in the classroom |
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Environment described as well-prepared, meticulously maintained,
and inviting
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Logical age appropriate consequences used vs. discipline
or punishment
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Safe and secure place (Fire, Tornado, First Aid and CPR
plan posted)
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Sense of community, harmony and joy felt throughout the
class
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Children moving about fulfilling their own task, having
meaningful conversation
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Atmosphere of quiet activity and a low hum of children's voices
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Lots of windows and working spaces to observe nature inside and out
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Large, inviting, natural and safe playground for large
motor activity and imaginary play
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Outside organic planting and garden areas available where
children can plant and eat from.
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Adequate balanced time allowed indoor and outdoor |
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Regular parents nights and conferences for continued parent
education
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Regular community gatherings for fellowship |
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