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Marva Collins Cottage School
A Community of Learners
At Marva Collins Cottage School, we engage students' passions and growing sense of purpose. We will teach the skills necessary for life success and inspire students to contribute positively to the community. We embrace the 'learn by doing' philosophy. Check out our site to discover all that we have to offer!
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See a class your child would love, but can't make the date?
No problem! Gather your friends and family and pick a date and time that at least three appropriately aged children can attend and email Ms. Amaya. If she can make your date work, she would be delighted to teach your group as a private class. Have an altogether different class in mind? It's very likely she could teach that too. Just reach out and ask!
“Follow the child.”
Maria Montessori
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Wed, Aug 23shared privately w/ registered familiesAug 23, 10:30 AM EDT – Nov 15, 11:30 AM ESTshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAAug 23, 10:30 AM EDT – Nov 15, 11:30 AM ESTshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USACalling preschoolers ages 2-4 years who love all things outdoors! The fall playgroup theme is Nature Detectives. The Family Membership includes ALL of the preschoolers in your family. Join us with your caregiver for circle time, a hands-on activity, and outdoor play!
Sat, Sep 30shared privately w/ registered familiesSep 30, 10:30 AM EDT – Oct 14, 11:30 AM EDTshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USASep 30, 10:30 AM EDT – Oct 14, 11:30 AM EDTshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAChildren ages 6-9 years will discover the many types of structures people call home around the world. Using the engineering design process, they will design and build their own unique home. This is a three-part class on September 30, October 7 and 14 at 10:30-11:30 am.
Sat, Oct 28shared privately w/ registered familiesOct 28, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA
Sat, Nov 04shared privately w/ registered familiesNov 04, 10:30 AM – Nov 24, 10:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USANov 04, 10:30 AM – Nov 24, 10:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAChildren ages 5-7 years will explore the first aspect of coding, algorithms. Worried about screen time? This series is unplugged, without the use of devices! This is a two-part class on November 4th and 24th at 10:30-11:30 am.
Tue, Nov 07shared privately w/ registered familiesNov 07, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USANov 07, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAArlington Public Schools are closed, but we're open for all day STEM fun! Students ages 5-8 years will experience hands-on activities and challenges sure to delight any budding scientist, engineer, or mathematician. Theme: TBA
Tue, Nov 07shared privately w/ registered familiesNov 07, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USANov 07, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAHave an appointment or meeting you can't miss? Need to focus on homeschool with another child in your family? Looking for a fun, safe & educational environment for a few hours? MCCS offers Primary Pals, a half day, drop-in enrichment program, for ages 3-7 years.
Sat, Nov 11shared privately w/ registered familiesNov 11, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USANov 11, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAChildren ages 3-7 are invited to join us for a fun and experiential math class. Whether the desire is to reinforce a concept or take on a new challenge, there's something for every mathematician! This is a recurring class with different lessons every time...sign up for as many days as you'd like!
Sat, Nov 18shared privately w/ registered familiesNov 18, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USANov 18, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAChildren ages 5-7 years will learn about the art of storytelling. Does every story need to follow an arc? Are books meant to always teach a lesson? As they explore wordless picture books and story cards, the students will create their own stories and answer these and other questions for themselves.
Sat, Nov 25shared privately w/ registered familiesNov 25, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USANov 25, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USADoes your child (ages 3-7) love exploring the shelves and bins at MCCS? Join us for self-directed play! That's right, this is 'choose your own adventure' style. Ms. Amaya will guide and demonstrate how to safely and successfully use materials, but that's it. Hip hip hooray for free play!
Sat, Dec 02shared privately w/ registered familiesDec 02, 2023, 10:30 AM – Jan 06, 2024, 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USADec 02, 2023, 10:30 AM – Jan 06, 2024, 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAEach week children ages 6-9 years will learn about holiday celebrations of light. As we adventure around the world, we will also learn traditional holiday songs on the handbells. This is a six-week class on Saturdays, December 2 - January 6 at 10:30-11:30a.- Sat, Mar 02shared privately w/ registered familiesMar 02, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAMar 02, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USADoeDoes your child (ages 3-7) love exploring the shelves and bins at MCCS? Join us for self-directed play! That's right, this is 'choose your own adventure' style. Ms. Amaya will guide and demonstrate how to safely and successfully use materials, but that's it. Hip hip hooray for free play!
Sat, Mar 09shared privately w/ registered familiesMar 09, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USA- Fri, Mar 15shared privately w/ registered familiesMar 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAMar 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAHave an appointment or meeting you can't miss? Need to focus on homeschool with another child in your family? Looking for a fun, safe & educational environment for a few hours? MCCS offers Primary Pals, a half day, drop-in enrichment program, for ages 3-7 years.
- Fri, Mar 15shared privately w/ registered familiesMar 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAMar 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAArlington Public Schools are closed, but we're open for all day STEM fun! Students ages 5-8 years will experience hands-on activities and challenges sure to delight any budding scientist, engineer, or mathematician. Theme: TBA
- Sat, Mar 16shared privately w/ registered familiesMar 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAMar 16, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAChildren ages 7-9 years will explore the first aspect of coding, algorithms. Let's get active in the outdoors! Worried about screen time? This series is unplugged, without the use of devices! Prerequisite: Level 1
Sat, Mar 23shared privately w/ registered familiesMar 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAMar 23, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USACalling all lovers of riddles, brain teasers, breakout rooms and math puzzles! In this class, children ages 6-9 years will enhance their critical thinking and problem solving skills with mind-bending exercises sure to delight those who love a challenge!
Sat, Mar 30shared privately w/ registered familiesMar 30, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAMar 30, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAChildren ages 5-7 who love to build and create are invited to join us for a class fit for a budding engineer! This is a recurring class with different lessons every time...sign up for as many days as you'd like.
Sat, Mar 30shared privately w/ registered familiesMar 30, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAMar 30, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMshared privately w/ registered families, Falls Church, VA, USAChildren ages 3-7 years and their caregivers are invited to an egg hunt and craft activities with MCCS! Sweet treats and tiny treasures will be hidden in the eggs. This is NOT a nut-free event and will be held outdoors.
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