Orientation Sessions
Orientation sessions provide children and their families with the opportunity to gradually transition to the Montessori environment. Children will participate in the Montessori work cycle and outdoor play so that they become familiar with their new routine, educators, friends, the Montessori materials, and the layout of the center.
What to Expect at Orientation
Attending an orientation session is an important part of making a successful transition to Renaissance Montessori Academy.
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Orientations provide families with an opportunity to support their child during their initial introduction to the Montessori environment. Sessions typically run for 1-2 hours and provide new children with an introduction to the center’s facilities, the daily routine, the Montessori learning environment, their classmates, and their educators.
The purpose of the orientation session is to help children transition to their new learning environment and support their sense of belonging as they are welcomed into a new Montessori learning community.
Families stay with their children during the orientation session. You will receive your Parent Handbook, a checklist of what to bring on your child’s first day, the center's direct phone number, and information about how to sign your child in and out.
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Benefits of Attending an Orientation Session
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Familiarize your child with the center’s facilities, their cubbies, and where to store their personal belongings
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Begin fostering friendships and social interactions with their peers
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Introduce children to their educators
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Allow your child to explore the prepared environment
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Introduce the Montessori materials and how they work
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Familiarise your child with the daily routine so they know what to expect
