44. Adjusting to the Classroom

44. Adjusting to the Classroom

There is so much to learn in the first few weeks of school! The teachers are busy getting to know their new students, the children are getting adjusted to new rules and expectations, and the parents are trying to remember to sign their child in each day! As your child...
43. Your Child’s First Days at CHMS

43. Your Child’s First Days at CHMS

Independence is a cornerstone in a Montessori classroom. It is encouraged at every turn, whether it is putting on one’s own coat, choosing one’s own work, or cleaning up after oneself at the snack table. Each small step towards independence builds confidence,...
42. Starting School: A Checklist

42. Starting School: A Checklist

Get off to a good start with all your ducks in a row! Questions? Call Cinthia at 703-481-6678 or send us an email. Signed Forms and Fees Enrollment formsA signed contract First month’s tuitionEnrollment fees The school will provide the following: A canvas tote...
41. When a Child is Not Ready

41. When a Child is Not Ready

Above all, we want your child’s experience at Children’s House to be a positive one. We are here for the children — to share the joy of learning and exploring together – and we want them to be happy and excited to come to school each day! When...
40. Is your child ready for school?

40. Is your child ready for school?

The classrooms at Children’s House are designed for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. All children are different, and some are developmentally ready before others. The following are a few examples of behaviors that indicate a child may be developmentally...
39. What to Look for in a Montessori School

39. What to Look for in a Montessori School

We would like your observation in our school to be as informative as possible. Here are some things to look for: The environmentIs the classroom clean and orderly?Are the furnishings child-sized and appropriate?Are the materials easily available to the children?The...
38. Your Child’s Visit

38. Your Child’s Visit

We would like to meet your child and have him work in the classroom before a final decision about attendance is made. Children’s visits should last about 30 minutes. This will give your child a chance to experience working in the classroom with the teacher and other...
37. Your Visit: What to Expect

37. Your Visit: What to Expect

We believe that before prospective parents make a commitment to our school, they should understand not only the Montessori philosophy but what it will be like for their child to attend our school. To this end, we ask parents to take a tour of the school and observe...
36. The Admissions Procedure

36. The Admissions Procedure

If you are interested in enrolling your child in Children’s House Montessori School, please follow the steps below: Call or email to make an appointment to tour the school. During the tour, you will become acquainted with our program, and observe the children at work...