Montessori Playgroups

Our Montessori Parent and Child Playgroups foster a nurturing environment for parents/caregivers and their young children aged up to 36 months. Led by a trained Montessori Guide, engage in age-appropriate activities that enhance the parent-child bond. Develop a self-reflective parenting approach, gain insights and grow together.

Join this intimate class for meaningful connections with other families (1 adult/1 child each) in a morning session.

Tiny Hands Studio Montessori is a delightful place for your child to explore with all their senses. 

The classroom is designed exactly for them with everything at their height, engaging activities for them to build concentration and refine their skills, and a safe place for them to learn how to be in community with others.

All classes are facilitated by Lê (pronounced as /lei/), an experienced, Montessori-trained teacher who serves as a guide and mentor for parents and children. She introduces activities to your child and others to help in developing social skills, concentration, communication, and a sense of belonging to a group, while modeling ways for you to use skills at home.

Interactions with children are in English; circle time each session includes Vietnamese and English songs. Lê speaks Vietnamese but uses English with the children.

What to bring: It is nice for your child to wear comfortable clothing and to bring a little backpack with a water bottle and  a piece of fruit.

It is also a good idea to bring a change of clothes in case your child gets wet working with water.

The intent of the classes at Tiny Hands Studio Montessori is to support your important role as your child’s first teacher. 

You come along with your child for the session and learn alongside them on how to apply the Montessori principles at home.

Guidance is offered as you learn to observe and respect the natural development of your child. You also interact and practice Montessori as a living process in an environment prepared with both you and your child in mind.

As part of the course, caregivers gather each month for an adult only discussion group. This session features an overview and discussion of a topic pertaining to child development and parenting, and serves as a forum for the adults to share and exchange information with each other. 

Topics are chosen based on request or on what is observed during class, which may include observation, pregnancy and the prenatal life of the child, Symbiotic Period of the infant, setting up the optimal home environment, sensitive periods, encouraging independence, discipline and behavior concerns.

A Montessori guide is indispensable to the success of a Montessori environment, serving as a key facilitator, mentor, and creator of a well-prepared learning environment. With a focus on individualized learning, the guide identifies and nurtures each child's unique needs and strengths, fostering independence and self-directed exploration.

Through keen observation and continuous professional development, the guide models respect, empathy, and a love for learning. They play a crucial role in maintaining order, establishing a positive classroom culture, and collaborating with parents to extend the Montessori principles beyond the school environment.

In essence, the Montessori guide is central to creating an atmosphere that promotes holistic child development and embodies the principles of the Montessori method.

Our guide is an AMI certified Montessori educator for ages 0-3, a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and a RIE Educaring® Approach enthusiast. We will not only help bring out the best in children, but their parents too. With great respect for the child and personal understanding as parents, we look forward to sharing Montessori with you.