MOUNTAIN VILLAGE SCHOOL
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Our program focuses on supporting children's independence, their sense of 
identity and belonging, along with meaningful relationships. We strive to offer 
a creative and inspiring environment that will instill a love and respect for 
learning. We incorporate communication, problem solving, and self-regulation 
into each part of our day. We also believe that we, as teachers, along with parents, and our 
community are all responsible in providing a supportive environment for every child. 
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Infants
Our care for infants is inspired by the work of 
Emmi Pikler - who modeled and provided respectful and attentive caregiving. Infancy is a time for developing relationships; through trust, honesty, and respect we are building a foundation. We actively involve children in each step of their daily routine and observe in detail expressions and communication. We offer choices for activities and encourage their innate drive to be the self-learners they naturally are. We support problem solving, motor skills, and communication - as we observe and praise each young child’s growing independence and self-esteem.
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​Toddlers                                                                                                                                                                   
​Our toddler room has a teacher ratio of one to five in an intimate setting that involves movement, sensory, and plenty of supported social interactions. Toddlers love to explore their environment, both indoors and out. We make sure to provide developmentally appropriate and engaging activities for them throughout the day including music, sensory, art, literacy, and lots of big body movement. Children at this age are capable of supporting one another and working together: these skills are at the core of our teaching and guiding.    
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Preschool 
In our preschool program we spend more time outdoors, venturing on long walking field trips throughout out community. We spend time tracking animals, finding and observing habitats, and learning to identify different species of plants and animals. This age group also works on developing fine motor skills, letter and number comprehension, as well as increased numeracy skills. Social and emotional development is crucial for success in kindergarten and we spend a lot of time allowing children to explore social relationships while practicing appropriate skills for positive interactions. 
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Mountain Village School