Section: Early Childhood

The Traveling Trolley

January 22, 2015

The Traveling Trolley is back in summer 2019! July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st This summer, students...

Montessori Information Night

October 28, 2014

Let’s Learn About Montessori Video presentation will be available online on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Prospective families will learn...

Early Childhood Advisory Committee

September 25, 2013

Join parents, community members, and the Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs one evening each month! Help to advise the...

A Guide to the Elementary Classroom

January 29, 2012

Montessori schools have 2 mixed-age elementary classes for 6 to 12 year old children. Children ages 6 to 9...

A Guide to the Primary Classroom

January 28, 2012

Dr. Montessori discovered so long ago that children under six have extraordinary powers of mind. They have a universal,...

Maria Montessori

January 27, 2012

Maria Montessori was in many ways ahead of her time. Born in Italy in 1870, she was highly intelligent,...

Montessori FAQs

January 4, 2011

What is a Montessori school? What is the difference between a Montessori class and a traditional class? Why does...

Montessori Philosophy

August 21, 2007

To aid life, leaving it free, however, to unfold itself, that is the basic task of the educator. (Maria...

Resources

August 21, 2007

Pre-K Home Resources for Families First days of school for 2022-2023: Monday, August 29 – Kindergarten to 12th grade...

What to Expect in Kindergarten

August 21, 2007

What to Expect in the Kindergarten Program Arlington Public Schools (APS) offers a high quality, developmentally appropriate kindergarten program.  This...