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Montessori Preschool in Mesa, AZ
Desert Shadows Montessori, Mesa:
Desert Shadows Montessori, located in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, is a private preschool providing a Montessori environment for children 2.5 years old through kindergarten for over 20 years. Desert Shadows Montessori was founded in 1988 by Eileen Shea. In 2002, her daughter, Pat Shea Barton took over as director. We are dedicated to following each child-- to serve each child's needs in a Montessori environment. Desert Shadows serves about 40 families each year.
Our Approach:
- Multi-age:
Children 2.5 years through kindergarten experience the same environment, together. This allows for children to develop at their own pace. Younger children can observe older children's work and lessons.
- Self-guided:
Children in our Montessori classroom choose what they would like to do during the day. They also choose how long they would like to spend on each activity or "work."
- Individuality:
The materials in the classroom are presented indiviually to children. Materials are designed to be self-correcting and interesting to children while extending concentration.
Children's house:
The classroom is designed to be a children's house. Children are full participants in maintaining the classroom. This also means that if a group of children is fascinated by a topic, we will take the time to explore the topic more fully.
Faculty:
Director, Ms. Pat Shea Barton has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University. She also holds a Masters of Arts in Information Research and Library Science from the University of Arizona and a Masters of Arts in Education from Ottawa University.
Ms. Pat is adjunct faculty at South Mountain Community College where she teaches in the Montessori teacher training program. She has also participated in the Governor's Emergent Leaders Program.
Miss Kari is a Montessori Early Childhood teacher and has been at Desert Shadows for 5 years. She also is a Suzuki trained music instructor. Miss Kari directs the toddler community. She is completing her student teaching portion of the infant/toddler training through MECA Seton training Center outside of Chicago.
Montessori Preschool for 2.5 year olds through Kindergarten:
- Montessori preschool for 2.5 year olds to kindergarten
- Parent Baby Class
- Toddler Program
- Family Yoga Nights
- Family Gathering
- Art Classes for Children
- Suzuki Violin Classes for Toddlers
Address:
6709 E. University Dr., Mesa, Arizona , USA
CodaKid, Phoenix Metro Area
Courses / Programs
If your child or teenager is interested in game design classes or learning to code, CodaKid may be the perfect solution for you!Located in Scottsdale AZ, CodaKid provides year-round after school programs and weekend in 3D animation, computer programming, and game design for kids and teens ages 6-15.
Our classes include Minecraft Modding, 3D Game Development with C++, Game App Development, Drone Programming, and more.
We offer classes in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Peoria. All of our locations are convenient for students of elementary school and middle school age throughout the Phoenix Metro Area.
Our programs are run by talented professional game designers and coders who make learning fun! They are experienced coders, technologists and game designers from leading companies and universities.
All of our classes are taught in small groups, with an 8:1 Student Instructor Ratio. This ensures that each child gets the individual attention they need, whatever their level. We use cutting edge tools such as Minecraft Forge, Blender, and Eclipse.
At CodaKid, we aim to inspire Arizona's future technologists and to give AZ kids a head start. In 2020, there will be 1 million unfilled tech jobs in the United States.
We want to turn your child's interests into college applications and career directions!
Parent Testimonial:
My son (10) loved it and he's ready to take on more coding activities. Great intro and kept their attention.
- Kimberly
After-School Tech Programs / Weekend Classes:
- For Kids & Teens ages 6-15
Minecraft Modding Classes
Available after-school & Saturdays
- Foundations of Modding
- Foundations of Game Design
- Modding with Tools & Weapons
- Modding with Enemies
3D Modeling and Animation Classes
Available after-school & Saturdays
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Animation with Blender
Modding for Minecraft Code-a-thons
Regularly offered on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm
CodaKid also provides private in-home tutoring, Summer & Winter Tech Camps, and online coding lessons.
- For Kids & Teens ages 6-15
Minecraft Modding Classes
Available after-school & Saturdays
- Foundations of Modding
- Foundations of Game Design
- Modding with Tools & Weapons
- Modding with Enemies
3D Modeling and Animation Classes
Available after-school & Saturdays
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Animation with Blender
Modding for Minecraft Code-a-thons
Regularly offered on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm
CodaKid also provides private in-home tutoring, Summer & Winter Tech Camps, and online coding lessons.
Valley Youth Theatre, Phoenix
Courses / Programs
Located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, Valley Youth Theatre is a world-class, nationally recognized non-profit theatre. We provide classes and workshops which focus on acting technique, acting for teens, musical theatre, improvisation, story-telling and play building, audition prep, plus one-on-one instruction for children, teenager and young adults ages 3–19. These students may then participate in quality live theatre productions. For 20 years, VYT has trained young people in Arizona in all aspects of the theatre arts and the lessons of life. Our comprehensive program offers weekday and weekend classes as well as week-long workshops for performing arts students of all experience levels. We also offer the VYT Internship Program allowing dependable, professional, and energetic teens (15+) to assist with performing arts classes and camps. VYT is an award-winning theatre, and was recently selected as "Best of Arizona Children’s Performing Arts" and received the 2008 Governor’s Arts Award for Arts in Education. Our Alumni include American Idol Jordin Sparks, Disney Channel’s Chelsea Staub, Emma Stone of The Rocker, House Bunny and Superbad fame, and Broadway Star Max Crumm.
- Theatre Arts and Acting classes for 3 - 19 year olds focusing on Acting Technique, Acting for Teens, Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Story-Telling and Play Building, Audition Prep
- Weekday and Weekend Classes
- Week-Long Workshops
- Private Tuition available
- VYT Internship Program allowing dependable, professional, and energetic teens (15+) to assist with performing arts classes and camps
- Weekday and Weekend Classes
- Week-Long Workshops
- Private Tuition available
- VYT Internship Program allowing dependable, professional, and energetic teens (15+) to assist with performing arts classes and camps
Tucson Waldorf School
Courses / Programs
Tucson Waldorf School, located in Tucson, Arizona is a private school for kids offering programs from Pre-K through to Grade 8. Our Waldorf school will cultivate clarity of thought, sensitivity of feeling, and strength of will, enabling its students to become balanced, creative human beings capable of independent human judgment. Graduates will meet the challenges of the future with compassion, courage, confidence, and innovation.Tucson Waldorf School is a developing member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).
- Grades One through Eight
- Kindergarten
- Nursery
- Parent-Child Classes
- Early Childhood Classes
- Mixed-Age Kindergartens
- Playgroup
- Kindergarten
- Nursery
- Parent-Child Classes
- Early Childhood Classes
- Mixed-Age Kindergartens
- Playgroup
Raising Arizona Preschool
Courses / Programs
Raising Arizona Preschool has two dedicated locations in Glendale AZ. We provide early childhood education programs for children ages 1-5 as well as a Summer Camp for children ages 5-12.We consider it our great privilege to teach the children of America. Our preschools are built to inspire and develop future leaders. We believe, learning is not about filling an empty vessel, but about kindling a fire within a young mind. We believe that children do not care what you know, until they know that you care about them
Early Childhood Education Programs:
- One Year Olds
- Two Year Olds
- Three to Four Year Olds
- Bengindergarten (Pre-K, 4-5 Year Olds)
- Summer Camp (ages 5-12)
By providing children with a creative, stimulating environment – we encourage your child’s imagination while maintaining the high level of care and support you expect.
- One Year Olds
- Two Year Olds
- Three to Four Year Olds
- Bengindergarten (Pre-K, 4-5 Year Olds)
- Summer Camp (ages 5-12)
By providing children with a creative, stimulating environment – we encourage your child’s imagination while maintaining the high level of care and support you expect.
Camelback Desert School, Scottsdale
Courses / Programs
Located just north of Phoenix in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, Camelback Desert School is a private co-educational school for preschool (from 2 years) through 8th grade. We prepare students to be academically successful, capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges, and confident in their ability to succeed. We provide programs for preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school children providing a challenging and well-rounded academic curriculum including literature, social studies, math, science and digital literacy.We also offer a Spanish program, fine arts, technology and a experiential learning program with projects and field trips. We integrate subjects together so that students can understand how they apply to everyday life, and thus be better equipped for the challenges that lay before them. Our students experience how to solve problems using real world applications of math, science or lessons from history; developing a deeper appreciation for the material.
Co-Ed Programs from Preschool (2 years) Through 8th Grade:
- Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Well-rounded academic curriculum including literature, social studies, math, science and digital literacy
- Spanish Program
- Fine Arts
- Technology Program
- Experiential Program with projects and field trips
- Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- Well-rounded academic curriculum including literature, social studies, math, science and digital literacy
- Spanish Program
- Fine Arts
- Technology Program
- Experiential Program with projects and field trips
Scottsdale Christian Academy, Phoenix
Courses / Programs
Scottsdale Christian Academy is a private co-educational Christian PreK-12 school located in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. We offer early childhood, elementary, middle and high school programs with a college preparatory curriculum, advanced placement and honors courses as well as college prep PSAT, SAT and ACT. Scottsdale Christian Academy is widely regarded as one of America’s finest Christian schools. Our goal is to produce lifelong learners. To accomplish this goal, SCA offers a balanced approach mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally in an effort to prepare today’s leaders for tomorrow’s challenges.
We help students acquire the skills and attitudes necessary to be lifelong learners who can achieve their educational potential. SCA provides opportunities to participate in a quality extracurricular program that includes mission activities, band, choir, drama, athletics and various clubs. SCA is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Christian Schools International. All teachers are fully degreed and have state certification.
Christian Programs from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade:
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, social studies, world languages (French, Chinese, Spanish), computer science, fine arts, physical education
- Advanced Placement and Honors Courses
- College Preparatory Courses PSAT, ACT and SAT
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary School, Middle School & High School
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, social studies, world languages (French, Chinese, Spanish), computer science, fine arts, physical education
- Advanced Placement and Honors Courses
- College Preparatory Courses PSAT, ACT and SAT
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary School, Middle School & High School