Village Arts Montessori Peace School

I am so grateful to have found Shama and the Village Peace School. Our eldest daughter started at the school when she was 2 years old, and left last year to transition to Kindergarten. My youngest is currently at the school, and Shama and her teaching assistants have been part of our &#39;village&#39; and an extension of our family for the last 4 years and counting. Our daughters have learned vital independence skills (e.g., verbalizing their wants/needs, learning how to put on the shoes and jackets, and potty training), social skills (how to share and play with others, looking out for each other), and leadership skills. Additionally, the focus on play based learning, and incorporating fun and creativity have really made each of my daughters love going to school. Additionally, Shama has been a great sounding board for any questions we have as we raise our daughters, and I feel comfortable speaking with her on any issue as relates to our kids wellbeing and development. We&#39;re also very fortunate to have met and made friends with a few of the families that go to the Village Peace School, and to have built out our community through the school. Thank you Shama, Karina, and Katie for the care, the dedication, and for all that you do!

We feel SO lucky to have found Shama and her amazing school in our neighborhood.  Our son started just before the pandemic and  was the first to return when she re-opened.  Shama and her teaching assistants went above and beyond to make sure our son was thriving--he developed strong leadership skills, kindness, and creative expression while there.  She took the time to get to him, understand his needs, and balance his time between play and more structured learning.  These foundational skills have carried him forward in his new TK school and we look forward to sending our second son when he is old enough :).   Shama makes sure to create an environment that is safe and healthy for all types of children.  She helped guide us through drop-offs and re-adjustments after COVID and stayed flexible with us as I became pregnant and had another baby.  We don&#39;t have family locally, but we really felt the school was an extension of our &#39;village&#39;.  Thank you, Shama for all you and your team members have and continue to do a daily basis to help build smart, independent, and giving students!!

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