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Welcome to Nokomis Montessori South
Nokomis Montessori South is one of four Montessori elementary schools in Saint Paul Public Schools serving students in grades PreK-5. The Montessori method of education has been around for over 100 years and in countries all around the globe. Call us if you'd like to learn more!
Carefully Prepared Environments
Teachers at Nokomis Montessori South help students choose their work in carefully prepared, peaceful environments; students use beautifully designed hands-on materials to practice and understand skills and concepts.
Peace & Social Justice Education
Our program has a focus on peace and social justice education. This takes many forms, both teaching children how to be in community together through a series of grace and courtesy lessons and providing ongoing opportunities for children to learn about themselves and others.
Learning Extends Beyond the Classroom
At Nokomis Montessori South, learning extends beyond our in-school classrooms. This might include, for example, planned field trips into the community, collaborative projects around the school (e.g., planting gardens), inviting artists or other community members in to share about their work, or unstructured play time outdoors.
Building a Strong Community
At Nokomis Montessori South, our multiage classrooms support students in forming strong relationships--both with peers and with staff members. In addition, we bring community members in to share their experiences and perspectives, broadening our community beyond the school walls.
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about Nokomis Montessori South Principal Abigail Felber-Smith Honored with Leadership Award
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Welcome to Nokomis South
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Our school is based on the Montessori method: students learn at their own pace in multi-grade classrooms, independently cultivating their interests and natural abilities. Teachers help students choose their work in carefully prepared, peaceful environments; students use beautifully designed hands-on materials to practice and understand skills and concepts. Teachers are Montessori certified and use the Montessori philosophy to guide instruction.
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Tour our awesome school! We do scheduled tours from mid-December through January. Watch for information on our website in early December.
We are also willing to schedule tours outside of that window. Just give us a call at 651-744-5500.
Nokomis South
at a glance
Our school is based on the Montessori method: students learn at their own pace in multi-grade classrooms, independently cultivating their interests and natural abilities.
Students learn at their own pace, independently cultivating their interests and natural abilities.
Nokomis Montessori has an active PTO that provides many opportunities for families to be involved each year.
Teachers help students choose their work in carefully prepared environments; students use hands-on materials to practice and understand skills and concepts.
Our classrooms are organized into three levels and students attend school with different age groups. Students stay with the same teacher and peers for two to three years.
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