We offer Programs for Toddlers through 6th Grade.

Primary Program

At Spring Valley Montessori, we recognize the potential of the child and his or her desire to learn. We offer a nurturing and educational program ensuring an individualized academic environment, which promotes independence and optimum scholastic achievement.

Our teachers emphasize moral instruction, tolerance and kindness to all children. Our school curriculum is Montessori based wherein the children learn the areas of Practical Life, Language Arts, Mathematics, Geometry, Cosmic Education, Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry. We utilize hands on Montessori materials along with supplemental materials to fulfill the Nevada State Registry requirements. The Elementary Department accepts children from Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.

Staff

All staff members are selected on the basis of education, experience, and professionalism. Members of the staff are dedicated to the Montessori approach to education and life, which respects each child's self-concept and developmental needs. Lead teachers are educated in Early Childhood Education, have Montessori teaching credentials and are Nevada State licensed teachers. All assistant teachers have Early Childhood Education and are fulfilling teaching internships while attending the Montessori Teaching Program. The teachers attend monthly staff meetings, professional seminars and yearly Montessori Conferences. Staff members meet all requirements of the State Department Licensing, including CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Music

Our music program is very important part of our school. Daily singing of songs such as The 50 States, The Seven Continents, Oceans, Planets, Math Facts, and Time on the Clock help the children learn and memorize important facts about their world. Listening and moving to different genres of musical composition, helps to develop the children's awareness and love of music. We also offer Music with a special qualified instructor that visits once a week as an extra curricular activity.

Special Languages

We are pleased that Spring Valley Montessori has evolved into an international school. We have children enrolled from all over the world and we encourage each child to be proud of his or her culture. We teach the basics of many different languages such as Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Serbian and French. The main language we teach with basic communications skills is Spanish. We also offer Sign Language classes once a week as an extra curricular activity.

Art

We introduce the children to artists from the different continents we are studying as well as to the various forms of art. We encourage the children to be creative and appreciate art. Stimulating the creative mind is the key to learning. We nurture self-expression in all children. We introduce Theatre, Dance, and Creative Writing. The school has a special gymnastic and dance instructor who visits the school once a week as an extra curricular activity.

Celebrations and Performances

We celebrate holidays from around the world with costumes, food, and ceremony. Potluck meals are opportunities for families to get to know one another. In addition, students produce theatrical or musical performances throughout the year, enhancing their educational experience with an opportunity to share with their families.

Science and History

Children learn by starting at the beginning with the origins of the universe sand the formation of the solar systems. Time lines, charts, and research cards on advancement of civilizations help children to study areas of interest. Different periods of history are explored broadly, and students pursue many areas in depth.

Physical Fitness

Your child will have the opportunity to develop a wide variety of physical skills such as: running, climbing, dancing, throwing, catching, and bicycling. We have P.E. once a week with a special activity such as tag games, soccer, basketball, and many more. We have special emphasis on learning good sportsmanship and concentrating on working together as a team.

Parent Involvement

We encourage parents to get involved. Throughout the year, parents are invited to conferences, activities and open houses. In addition, the students have benefited from special visits from parents sharing cultural and travel experiences. Observation rooms are available for parents to watch how their child interacts both socially and academically, independent of their presence.

Toddler Program

Children benefit from new experiences when delivered in a loving and secure environment. Our goals include helping your child to become a happy and productive individual by teaching him or her to work independently, as well as cooperatively with others.

We promote independence, respect for others and the environment and help develop motor skills. We also assist in toilet training your child.

After School Program

We offer computer-based programs and ceramics among our after-school activities. Please contact us if you have any specific requests or questions.