Dancing Moose Montessori

It has finally happened! Over much turmoil, we have finally chosen a pre-school for Sonja. She will be attending Dancing Moose Montessori School on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October. It is a gorgeous facility with lots of light that they insist is vital to a learning environment. Security is top-of-the-line, with a check-in system and cameras in each room that allow parents, as they walk in the front door, to look-in on your child. As Sonja and I walked down the hall, teachers came to the door of their classrooms to greet us, and the children playfully waved at Sonja. We made our way to the playground that features a tricycle path where children can learn street signs, and teeny gardens where teachers and students grow sunflowers, lettuce, and my favorite, all the fixins for pizza (basil, tomatoes, pepperoni… just kidding) and they get to eat their fresh garden creation at the end of the season. So cute! They emphasize nutrition, with a chef preparing whole grain and organic meals and snacks throughout the day. And, they use the Montessori method, which Angel and I especially wanted for Sonja. Now, we’re preparing for her first day of school. CRAZY!