ABOUT MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF REGINA

The Montessori School of Regina, Inc., established in 1971, is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to child-centered learning that helps each student reach their potential. We offer Pre-Primary Programs that operate as licensed childcare facilities regulated by the Ministry of Early Years in Saskatchewan, serving children aged 2.6 to 5 years across three campuses in Regina. Our Elementary Programs for students in Grades 1 to 8 function as a Qualified Independent School in the south end of Regina. As an alternative school, the Montessori School of Regina strives to create a respectful and peaceful environment where students can nurture their unique talents and develop a foundation for lifelong independent learning.

Mission

The Montessori School of Regina, Inc., strives to create a respectful, peaceful Montessori community, where students can nurture and grow their unique talents and develop a foundation for lifelong, independent learning.

Vision

To make our school as the community’s choice for Montessori learning experience in Regina.

At Montessori School of Regina, we embrace four core values that shape our community and guide our approach to education:

Independence

Encouraging self-directed learning and fostering confidence in children to make their own choices.

Education

Providing a holistic, child-centered environment that nurtures intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

Diversity

Celebrating the uniqueness of every individual and building a community that values inclusivity and cultural richness.

Respect

Promoting kindness, empathy, and mutual respect in all interactions, creating a harmonious learning environment. These values reflect our commitment to nurturing well-rounded, compassionate individuals.

MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY

Montessori School of Regina, Inc. adheres to the unique educational method, based upon scientific observations set out a century ago by Dr. Maria Montessori. She observed children’s almost effortless ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings, as well as their tireless interest in manipulating materials. The Montessori philosophy aims at developing this desire to learn by children, using their natural curiosity and love of knowledge. They are able to learn and acquire an ‘inner discipline’ free of the need for external reinforcements. They teach themselves.

To educate the whole child, Dr. Montessori felt the child must have the freedom to learn at his or her own pace and in an individualized and self-directed manner. The Montessori teachers guide the child’s energies into constructive learning channels, taking into account the differences in learning styles and pace. The environment is specially prepared to encourage directed, independent learning. This is the core of the Dr. Montessori educational philosophy.

THE MONTESSORI METHOD

Learning progression and appropriate materials and lessons are all part of adhering to the Montessori method first created by the acclaimed Dr. Maria Montessori. Based on this time-tested approach to development, students are introduced to practical life skills, language, math, social sciences and sensorial skills, during a three-year educational progression.

PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS

Practical Life exercises help to instill care for self, others, and the environment. Activities include many of the tasks children see as part of the daily routine in their home, such as pouring, buttoning, sorting, along with exercises of grace and courtesy. Through these tasks, children develop muscular coordination, enabling movement and exploration of their surroundings. They learn to work at a task from beginning to end, and to develop their powers of control and concentration.

LANGUAGE

In Montessori classrooms, reading is taught with the ‘phonetic’ method – learning the sounds of the letters in preparation for reading and word building. We use the combination of the Alphabet phonics lessons and the Montessori language approach. When ready, students participate in a Reading and Writing program.

MATH

Early Math activities help children learn and understand number concepts by manipulating tactile materials. This work gives children a solid understanding of basic mathematical principles, prepares them for later abstract reasoning, and helps to develop problem-solving capabilities.

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Our Social Sciences curriculum explores the areas of science, social studies, geography, art and history. Children are exposed to a rich, stimulating variety of work through hands-on learning. Working with the cultural materials help children become aware that they are part of the greater family of humanity.

SENSORIAL

Sensorial Materials serve as tools for development. Children build cognitive skills, and learn to order and classify impressions by touching, seeing, smelling, tasting, listening, and exploring the physical properties of their environment.

PROGRAMS

Maria Montessori said, “Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.” At Montessori School of Regina, we believe in holistic education that fosters independence, diversity, and respect. We believe in the child’s natural ability to wonder and explore the World around them. Providing an educational experience where every child can develop who they were made to be!

PRE-PRIMARY

Our Pre-Primary programs, starting at the age of 2.6 years, are offered at our three campuses, which are licensed childcare facilities under the Ministry of Early Years: Pasqua campus (3515 Pasqua St.), Hillsdale campus (3913 Hillsdale St.), and Mayfield campus (101 Mayfield Rd.). We also cater to kindergarten-age children, offering the program five days a week in accordance with the school calendar at each campus.

Under the direction of a Montessori head educator and an educational assistant, the children explore Montessori areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Cultural/Science, Math, and Language.

The Pre-Primary program is individualized to meet the unique needs of every student, providing them with free choice and movement throughout the classroom. Our program offers Montessori materials, engaging activities, vibrant art projects for creativity and exploration,and a music program once a week. We believe in the importance ofdeveloping the whole child: physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, andcreative.

ELEMENTARY

Our Elementary program is offered from grades 1 to 8. The Elementary Program is divided into three multi-grade classrooms – Lower Elementary (grades 1-2), Middle Elementary (grades 3-5), and Senior Elementary (grades 6-8). Our elementary programs are based on Dr. Maria Montessori’s observations on the second plane of development. During this stage of growth, students aged six to twelve are innately learning socialization, reasoning, peer identity, and moral development.

By following the Saskatchewan Curriculum and Guidelines, students engage in a personalized learning experience that accommodates their unique needs and interests. The Montessori approach encourages independence, choice, and collaborative learning, promoting the development of the whole child through thematic exploration and cosmic education. Progress is monitored through regular report cards and parent-teacher interviews, ensuring open communication about each child’s development.

OUR CAMPUSES

PASQUA

PRE-PRIMARY

HILLSDALE

PRE-PRIMARY

MAYFIELD

PRE-PRIMARY

MCTAVISH

ELEMENTARY

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The halls of MSR Elementary smelled delicious this afternoon as our school celebrated our annual Friendsgiving lunch! 🦃🎃🎉

Each classroom spent some time this week preparing a piece of our celebration. From the food to the centerpieces, every bit of our feast was created by our students!

Today we were able to gather in our school community to share the wonderful meal that we created together. We also took some time to think about how lucky we are and all the amazing things that we have!

Thank you so much to our amazing students and teachers for working so hard to put this event together! We are so thankful for everything thing that you do! 🙌

We hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️

#elementary #montessori #yqrschools #friendsgiving

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The halls of MSR Elementary smelled delicious this afternoon as our school celebrated our annual Friendsgiving lunch! 🦃🎃🎉

Each classroom spent some time this week preparing a piece of our celebration. From the food to the centerpieces, every bit of our feast was created by our students!

Today we were able to gather in our school community to share the wonderful meal that we created together. We also took some time to think about how lucky we are and all the amazing things that we have!

Thank you so much to our amazing students and teachers for working so hard to put this event together! We are so thankful for everything thing that you do! 🙌

We hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️

#elementary #montessori #yqrschools #friendsgiving

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🧡National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 🧡

The East Location students are discussing the significance in Canadian History. This year, they are focusing on the culture and language of the Métis people of Saskatchewan. The ‘Seven Sacred Teachings’ align well with the Montessori philosophy and include love, respect, honesty, wisdom, bravery, truth, and humility. The students also created beautiful Métis inspired dot art to extend their hands-on learning and focus study.
Additionally, they are learning about the importance of the ‘Medicine Wheel.’ The Medicine Wheel is a circular symbol divided into four parts or quadrants, which are often associated with four colors: yellow, red, black, and white. It is important to note that different nations have their own teachings about the medicine wheel, based on their unique stories, values, and beliefs. Therefore, there is no single, perfect representation of the medicine wheel. The children are participating, creating, and incorporating the Medicine Wheel in their classroom.

💡 Did you know In Maria Montessori’s philosophy, “culture” refers to a hands-on, holistic curriculum encompassing science, history, geography, art, music, and social responsibility? Designed to help children understand their place in the world, respect diversity, and develop key skills like observation and critical thinking! 🌎 🌍

🧡Together, we are learning, growing, and understanding!🧡

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🧡National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 🧡

The East Location students are discussing the significance in Canadian History. This year, they are focusing on the culture and language of the Métis people of Saskatchewan. The ‘Seven Sacred Teachings’ align well with the Montessori philosophy and include love, respect, honesty, wisdom, bravery, truth, and humility. The students also created beautiful Métis inspired dot art to extend their hands-on learning and focus study.
Additionally, they are learning about the importance of the ‘Medicine Wheel.’ The Medicine Wheel is a circular symbol divided into four parts or quadrants, which are often associated with four colors: yellow, red, black, and white. It is important to note that different nations have their own teachings about the medicine wheel, based on their unique stories, values, and beliefs. Therefore, there is no single, perfect representation of the medicine wheel. The children are participating, creating, and incorporating the Medicine Wheel in their classroom.

💡 Did you know In Maria Montessori’s philosophy, “culture” refers to a hands-on, holistic curriculum encompassing science, history, geography, art, music, and social responsibility? Designed to help children understand their place in the world, respect diversity, and develop key skills like observation and critical thinking! 🌎 🌍

🧡Together, we are learning, growing, and understanding!🧡

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🎶 Today the MSR Elementary Campus was treated to a special violin performance by the exceptionally talented Kerson Leong. 🎶

Following his amazing concert at Darke Hall on Sunday, Kerson Leong stopped by this morning to share his love for music with our students and to play selections from some of his favourite composers. Our students experienced the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart while also learning about the violin and its history. 🎻

Thank you so much to the Cecilian Chamber Concert Series for making this opportunity possible!

#yqrschools #montessori #elementary #music #performance

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🎶 Today the MSR Elementary Campus was treated to a special violin performance by the exceptionally talented Kerson Leong. 🎶

Following his amazing concert at Darke Hall on Sunday, Kerson Leong stopped by this morning to share his love for music with our students and to play selections from some of his favourite composers. Our students experienced the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart while also learning about the violin and its history. 🎻

Thank you so much to the Cecilian Chamber Concert Series for making this opportunity possible!

#yqrschools #montessori #elementary #music #performance

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💕On Wednesday, MSR Elementary had an ambassador from the Terry Fox Foundation come to visit! We learned more about Terry Fox’s legacy, and we were so inspired for our run the following day! Our students set personal goals to achieve on their Terry Fox Run on Thursday morning and they worked very hard to meet and even exceed them!

Congratulations to our four campuses on another memorable Terry Fox Walk. Together, we can! 🏃‍♂️ 💜

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💕On Wednesday, MSR Elementary had an ambassador from the Terry Fox Foundation come to visit! We learned more about Terry Fox’s legacy, and we were so inspired for our run the following day! Our students set personal goals to achieve on their Terry Fox Run on Thursday morning and they worked very hard to meet and even exceed them!

Congratulations to our four campuses on another memorable Terry Fox Walk. Together, we can! 🏃‍♂️ 💜

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‼️ Terry Fox Run TOMORROW ‼️

🏃‍♂️ On September 25th, students and staff across our four campuses will be participating in the Terry Fox Run - Marathon of Hope 🇨🇦.

Join us to help FINISH IT as we participate in the 45th anniversary. Together, we carry Terry’s legacy, making a huge impact in the lives of many! 🍁 🍃

If you would like to make a donation to the Terry Fox Foundation on behalf of MSR please follow this link https://schools.terryfox.ca/106409

Thank you so much for helping us support this worthy cause! Together, let’s try like Terry! 💪🏻 🏃

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‼️ Terry Fox Run TOMORROW ‼️

🏃‍♂️ On September 25th, students and staff across our four campuses will be participating in the Terry Fox Run - Marathon of Hope 🇨🇦.

Join us to help FINISH IT as we participate in the 45th anniversary. Together, we carry Terry’s legacy, making a huge impact in the lives of many! 🍁 🍃

If you would like to make a donation to the Terry Fox Foundation on behalf of MSR please follow this link https://schools.terryfox.ca/106409

Thank you so much for helping us support this worthy cause! Together, let’s try like Terry! 💪🏻 🏃

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🏅Today was MSR Elementary’s Track and Field Day 2025🏅

Our school took on Douglas Park for an exciting morning of running, jumping, and throwing!

Thank you to our teachers and staff for running the events and to our amazing students who worked so hard and tried their best on every activity! You all did amazing work! 🙌

📣 Also, a huge shoutout to all the parents and families who came out to cheer us on from the stands! We were super grateful for all your support!

#montessori #elementary #yqrschools #trackandfield

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🏅Today was MSR Elementary’s Track and Field Day 2025🏅

Our school took on Douglas Park for an exciting morning of running, jumping, and throwing!

Thank you to our teachers and staff for running the events and to our amazing students who worked so hard and tried their best on every activity! You all did amazing work! 🙌

📣 Also, a huge shoutout to all the parents and families who came out to cheer us on from the stands! We were super grateful for all your support!

#montessori #elementary #yqrschools #trackandfield

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Students at the Pasqua campus are learning about Michif language! My Little Métis Sleepy Horse was written and illustrated by Leah Marie Dorion with Michif translation by Irma Klyne and Larry Fayant! The students are learning names of animals and preparing art projects to display in the classroom! 🐻 🐢

💡✔️Just a reminder MSR is proud to partner with True North Aid in our Pencils Today, Possibilities Tomorrow campaign, collecting school supplies for our friends in Green Lake Saskatchewan. ✏️ 📓 The campaign collection runs until Monday, September 29th! Join our students in learning, reflecting on Canadian history, and taking action! 🇨🇦

Please check your emails for all the details!

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Students at the Pasqua campus are learning about Michif language! My Little Métis Sleepy Horse was written and illustrated by Leah Marie Dorion with Michif translation by Irma Klyne and Larry Fayant! The students are learning names of animals and preparing art projects to display in the classroom! 🐻 🐢

💡✔️Just a reminder MSR is proud to partner with True North Aid in our Pencils Today, Possibilities Tomorrow campaign, collecting school supplies for our friends in Green Lake Saskatchewan. ✏️ 📓 The campaign collection runs until Monday, September 29th! Join our students in learning, reflecting on Canadian history, and taking action! 🇨🇦

Please check your emails for all the details!

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🍎 Pencils Today, Possibilities Tomorrow ✏️

In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Montessori School of Regina is proud to partner with True North Aid to collect new school supplies for students at St. Pascal School in Green Lake, Saskatchewan, a remote Indigenous community with limited access to essentials.

🗓 Collection Dates: Sept 8 – 29
📍Where: All Montessori School of Regina campuses
📝 Suggested items include backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, scissors, scientific calculators, and more!

📌Important: Families with children attending our campuses, please refer to the list shared by your child’s campus director.

Let’s help students in remote communities start the school year ready to learn and grow. 🌱

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🍎 Pencils Today, Possibilities Tomorrow ✏️

In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Montessori School of Regina is proud to partner with True North Aid to collect new school supplies for students at St. Pascal School in Green Lake, Saskatchewan, a remote Indigenous community with limited access to essentials.

🗓 Collection Dates: Sept 8 – 29
📍Where: All Montessori School of Regina campuses
📝 Suggested items include backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, scissors, scientific calculators, and more!

📌Important: Families with children attending our campuses, please refer to the list shared by your child’s campus director.

Let’s help students in remote communities start the school year ready to learn and grow. 🌱

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Camping & Nature Detectives for a wonderful week 7 of Montessori Summer Camp! The week ended with a BANG with an outdoor party where the students prepared their own snack to share! 🐻 🏕️ 🔥
Learning & fun never stops all summer! What will week 8 bring?! 👀

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Camping & Nature Detectives for a wonderful week 7 of Montessori Summer Camp! The week ended with a BANG with an outdoor party where the students prepared their own snack to share! 🐻 🏕️ 🔥
Learning & fun never stops all summer! What will week 8 bring?! 👀

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Super Science for Week 6! 🥼 🧪 👓
Our summer camp students participated in a fun-filled week of chemistry, colour mixing, reactions, and everyone’s favourite… slime & goo! They even made mad scientists headbands and painted on cling wrap 🤯! Exploring and hands-on learning never stops as we head into our final weeks of summer camp before school starts! Who’s excited?! ✏️ 🎨

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Super Science for Week 6! 🥼 🧪 👓
Our summer camp students participated in a fun-filled week of chemistry, colour mixing, reactions, and everyone’s favourite… slime & goo! They even made mad scientists headbands and painted on cling wrap 🤯! Exploring and hands-on learning never stops as we head into our final weeks of summer camp before school starts! Who’s excited?! ✏️ 🎨

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On your mark, get set, go! We jumped right through week 5 into the long weekend with SPORTS WEEK! Even the staff got in on the action! The highlight of the week was having coaches from Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame! Thanks for coming! ⚽️ 🏀 🏈

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On your mark, get set, go! We jumped right through week 5 into the long weekend with SPORTS WEEK! Even the staff got in on the action! The highlight of the week was having coaches from Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame! Thanks for coming! ⚽️ 🏀 🏈

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3,2,1 BLASTOFF 💥 🚀,
MSR Summer Campers shoot for the stars ⭐️!
Last week our students blasted off with many space themed adventures!
What will week 5 hold?! Stay tuned 👀 👋🏻

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3,2,1 BLASTOFF 💥 🚀,
MSR Summer Campers shoot for the stars ⭐️!
Last week our students blasted off with many space themed adventures!
What will week 5 hold?! Stay tuned 👀 👋🏻

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WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT US

We feel privileged to have the opportunity to send our children to Montessori School of Regina for Pre-Primary. Our daughter attended even before the school became a licensed childcare facility, and we can confidently say it was worth every penny. She has grown to think outside the box, exudes confidence, demonstrates kindness, and works hard. Now, with our youngest, we feel even more fortunate to send him to MSR with the support of childcare fees, while still receiving the same high-quality care and programming. Thank you to all the educators and staff at MSR for the incredible care and teaching you’ve provided to our children!

- Bonus Family, a part of the MSR community since 2021

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ABOUT MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF REGINA

Mission

Vision

Independence

Education

Diversity

Respect

MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY

THE MONTESSORI METHOD

PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS

LANGUAGE

MATH

SOCIAL SCIENCES

SENSORIAL

PROGRAMS

PRE-PRIMARY

ELEMENTARY

OUR CAMPUSES

PASQUA

PRE-PRIMARY

HILLSDALE

PRE-PRIMARY

MAYFIELD

PRE-PRIMARY

MCTAVISH

ELEMENTARY

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF REGINA!

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT US

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