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Programs
Preprimary
MSNV Preprimary offers two-year-olds a positive introduction to the world of school and the wonders of Montessori. The child’s first steps to independence are fostered in a nurturing environment specially prepared to meet the needs of our youngest community members.
The Preprimary Program
The Preprimary environment is a community of toddlers who are developing their independence, language, movement, and social and emotional skills through peer interactions. The physical and emotional environment as well as the routines and schedules of the day are carefully prepared so that every moment of the toddler's day is an opportunity to grow in all areas. Transitions from one part of the day to the next often extend 30 minutes allowing the children the time and space needed to work on the task at hand. Whether it is putting away their belongings at the begging of the morning, using the toilet multiple times throughout the day, working alongside each other, preparing for snack, cleaning up from lunch, or spending time outside, each moment is filled with enriching language, opportunities for independence and the freedom for children to interact with each other with the encouragement and support of the teachers.
The Curriculum
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Practical Life
Students cover the following areas:
Care of the Indoor & Outdoor Environments
Examples of topics/lessons include:- Washing a Table
- Dusting
- Care of Pets
- Raking Leaves
- Watering Plants
Examples of topics/lessons include:- Toilet Learning
- Putting Shoes On/Off
- Taking On/Off a Coat
- Brushing Hair
- Hand Washing at the Sink
Examples of topics/lessons include:- Sitting on a Chair
- Carrying a Tray
- Carrying a Bench
- Carrying a Rug
- Rolling & Unrolling a Work Rug
Examples of topics/lessons include:- Pouring a Glass of Water
- Setting the Table
- Baking & Cooking
- Slicing/Cutting
- Serving Others
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Language
Examples of topics/lessons include:- Verbal Self-Expression
- Naming
- Looking at a Book Independently
- Conversation games
- Nomenclature Cards
- Verbal Self-Expression
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Movement
Students cover the following areas:
Fine Motor Skills
Examples of topics/lessons include:- Sewing
- Use of Scissors
- Open and Close Containers
- Lacing
- Sorting Objects
Examples of topics/lessons include:- Balance Beam
- Tossing Ball
- Jumping With Two Feet
- Climbing
- Pull/Push Heavy Items
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Art & Music
Students cover the following areas:
Art
Examples of topics/lessons include:- Scribbling
- Chalking
- Painting
- Clay
- Simple Scissors
Examples of topics/lessons include:- Instruments
- Rhythm Sticks
- Songs with Actions
- Dance: Free Movement with Rhythm
- Music Box
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Visitors & Community Service
Preprimary classrooms have parent volunteers on occasions to support the children in a cooking project, craft activity or community service project of preparing treats for animals in a local shelter. -
Social & Emotional Development
Examples of development areas include:- Working independently in classroom
- Learning to communicate effectively
- Taking responsibility for actions
- Asking for help when needed
- Respects one another's work space
Preprimary At a Glance
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Hillbrook Campus
6820 Pacific LaneAnnandale, VA 22003
Phone: 703-256-9577
Fax: 703-256-9851
Email: info@msnv.org
Lower Elementary (1st-3rd grade)
Upper Elementary (4th-6th grade)
Middle School (7th-8th grade)
Valleybrook Campus
3433 Rose LaneFalls Church, VA 22042
Phone: 703-992-0255
Fax: 703-256-9851
Email: info@msnv.org
Preprimary (age 2)
Primary (ages 3-6)
Sleepy Hollow Campus
3435 Sleepy Hollow RoadFalls Church, VA 22044
Phone: 703-559-0101
Fax: 703-256-9851
Email: info@msnv.org
Primary (ages 3-6)
