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‘A PLACE LIKE HOME’ THAT PROVIDES HANDS-ON LEARNING AND REAL WORLD SKILLS LITTLE VALLEY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL A new preschool is raising the bar for

writing, physical education, gardening, music, art, math, botany, culture, science, and geography. They do so at their own pace and through dynamic academic experiences. “Our 3.5-year-old son absolutely loves it and has a great time every day he attends. The large yard space is great for outdoor play, there’s a little garden area for the kids to hone their farming skills and the indoor classrooms are very clean and organised. The curriculum perfectly suits our son and we are very pleased with his development.” The philosophy at Little Valley Montessori Preschool not only caters to each child’s academic success, but every aspect of their development. This embodies the ‘whole child’ approach, focusing on spiritual, physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development, creating lifelong learners who grow into kind, caring, artistic, intellectual members of society. New families relocating to Antigua, local parents, or guests on holiday are invited to reach out to the Little Valley Montessori Preschool team at +1 268 714- 1895 to schedule a tour. n Visit www.littlevalleypreschool.com to learn more.

children’s education in Antigua. Located minutes outside of Jolly Harbour, Little Valley Montessori Preschool offers complete Montessori curriculum for children aged two to six. The adorable and inviting institution uses the Montessori method of teaching, based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, collaborative play, and positive discipline. Led by a local mom and trained Montessori teacher, this school was built on the foundation of safety, respect, and love. Guided by the concept of ‘a place like home’, each child is greeted daily with warmth and compassion, and is allowed opportunities to thrive at their own pace in an environment that is beautiful and engaging. Little Valley Montessori Preschool provides an academic environment that is challenging, where students come from all over the world, creating a diverse learning atmosphere. With small class sizes and individual attention, students develop independent thinking, resourceful problem- solving, and a lifelong love of learning. The Little Valley explorers are provided frequent opportunities for hands-on experiences and learn through reading,

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