In 1966, Pat Lacoste found her calling. She began her first work in early childhood programs in both the United States and Europe. She gained valuable experience in traditional preschools, childcare centers, and eventually in Montessori environments. She obtained her Montessori diploma in 1976, at St. Nicholas in London.
The insight she gained by working in such diverse programs led her to fulfill her dream of creating a place where children are nurtured, stimulated, and respected. Thus, Kinder Haus Montessori School was built in 1984. Our Metairie school is a model facility, toured and used as a training site for hundreds of professional Montessori and traditional teachers over the years.
The insight she gained by working in such diverse programs led her to fulfill her dream of creating a place where children are nurtured, stimulated, and respected. Thus, Kinder Haus Montessori School was built in 1984. Our Metairie school is a model facility, toured and used as a training site for hundreds of professional Montessori and traditional teachers over the years.
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History of Montessori
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Scientific observation has established that education is not what the teacher gives; education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences upon the environment. The task of the teacher becomes that of preparing a series of motives of cultural activity, spread over a specially prepared environment, and then refraining from obtrusive interference.
Toddler Program
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Upon entering the Toddler classroom you can feel the love and warmth that the toddlers experience on a daily basis. A neutral color scheme promotes calmness throughout the class. Everything is designed with the 1 - 2-year-old child in mind, including low-rise shelves that provide easy accessibility for choosing "work."
Preschool Program
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With the knowledge that the first three years of life are so important to brain development, the preschool classroom is designed to provide the children with sensorial development: visual discrimination of size, shape and colors; sound discrimination; language development; and intro mathematics. The classroom also has areas for art expression and daily living skills (pouring, spooning, cleaning).
PreK/Kindergarten Program
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The Pre-K & Kindergarten class has a very welcoming and spacious outlay that makes for a conducive environment to explore and learn. With an abundance of windows illuminating the class and allowing natural sunlight to flow through, the nature vibes are in full-throttle.
The Pre-K/Kindergarten class is a carefully prepared learning environment designed to meet the individual needs of each child, which give them the opportunity to reach their full potential.The shelves in the classroom are lined with Montessori work lessons that are progressive, moving from simple to complex and concrete to abstract.
The Pre-K/Kindergarten class is a carefully prepared learning environment designed to meet the individual needs of each child, which give them the opportunity to reach their full potential.The shelves in the classroom are lined with Montessori work lessons that are progressive, moving from simple to complex and concrete to abstract.
Employment Opportunities
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We are always accepting applications and seeking highly motivated people to nurture and guide our students. Dynamic and dedicated candidates can further their professional development while working with experienced educators. Part-time and substitute teachers are given the opportunity to move to full-time positions as they become available.
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