Ages 1–4
Snow Munchkins
Shorter attention spans, with a focus on sensory exploration and basic movement.
TXSNOW · Program guide
Kids Master Program Guide
Three age groups. One child at a time.
Kids Master Program (KM) is TXSNOW’s one-to-one ski and snowboard program for children aged 1–11. Lessons are organized into three age groups based on children’s developmental stages. Instructor qualifications are reviewed separately for each age group.
1–4
Snow MunchkinsAges 1–4
5–7
Little HeroesAges 5–7
8–11
Young AdventurersAges 8–11
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A program that grows with the child
Ages 5–7
Little Heroes
Stamina, basic movement control and independence are gradually developing.
Ages 8–11
Young Adventurers
Logical understanding, stamina and attention are becoming stronger.
Shared standards
1:1
KM lessons are offered exclusively one-to-one.
Mix & match
Combine age-appropriate modules totalling at least two hours to book an instructor’s time in advance.
Age-specific certification
Instructors must pass the experience review, current-season training and assessment for the relevant age group.
Flexibility for parents
Parents may request a higher or lower age group to suit their child’s needs, within safety and compliance limits.
Moving up
A child may enter the next age group up to one year early. For example, a four-year-old with noticeably advanced stamina and skills who can manage a longer skills lesson may take the Little Heroes lesson for ages 5–7, following confirmation before the lesson.
Choosing a shorter skills lesson
A child may move to a younger age group for a shorter skills-teaching period. For example, an eight-year-old with limited stamina may choose the Little Heroes option in the 2H Hassle-Free Series: 90 minutes of KM instruction plus 30 minutes of Snow Buddy Time, totalling two hours.
An instructor or customer service must confirm any age-group adjustment with the parent before the lesson and help them purchase the appropriate option.
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Lesson structure & booking rules
A · 2H Hassle-Free Series
Two hours, with the balance of skills instruction and Snow Buddy Time adapted to each age group.
Ages 1–4
2 hSnow Munchkins
The Hassle-Free 2H Bundle
45 min KM lesson
75 min Snow Buddy Time
Ages 5–7
2 hLittle Heroes
The Hassle-Free 2H Bundle
90 min KM lesson
30 min Snow Buddy Time
Ages 8–11
2 hYoung Adventurers
The Hassle-Free 2H Session
2 h KM lesson
B · Mix & match lesson modules
Combine any of the following age-appropriate modules. A total of at least two hours allows you to book an instructor’s time in advance.
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| Lesson module | Age group | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 45-minute Snow Munchkins lesson | 1–4 | The standard skills-teaching duration for this age group. |
| 90-minute Little Heroes lesson | 5–7 | The standard skills-teaching duration for this age group. |
| 2-hour Young Adventurers lesson | 8–11 | The standard skills-teaching duration for this age group. |
| 1-hour Snow Buddy Time | 1–4 · 5–7 · 8–11 | Exploration, getting comfortable on snow and practice with an instructor. |
C · How to book
Choose and combine age-appropriate modules.
Make sure the modules total at least two hours.
Confirm an available time with your instructor or customer service.
Place your order and book the agreed time.
Ideas for combining modules
Snow MunchkinsAges 1–4
A little longer on snow
45-minute KM lesson + 2 hours of Snow Buddy Time.
Just practice and enjoy the snow
3 hours of Snow Buddy Time.
A full day of exploration
Morning: the 2H Hassle-Free Bundle. Afternoon: 2 hours of Snow Buddy Time.
Little HeroesAges 5–7
Two and a half hours with an instructor
90-minute KM lesson + 1 hour of Snow Buddy Time.
Just practice and enjoy the snow
5 hours of Snow Buddy Time over the day.
A full day for energetic children
Morning: the 2H Hassle-Free Bundle. Afternoon: 4 hours of Snow Buddy Time.
Young AdventurersAges 8–11
Four hours with an instructor
2-hour KM lesson + 2 hours of Snow Buddy Time.
Just practice and enjoy the snow
6 hours of Snow Buddy Time over the day.
A full day immersed in snow sports
Morning: a 2-hour KM lesson. Afternoon: 5 hours of Snow Buddy Time.
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The KM philosophy & Montessori-inspired teaching
Build interest and independence
We begin with interest, laying the foundation for a lasting love of the sport and future skill development. Instructors adapt the lesson to the child’s state and, within safe and age-appropriate limits, involve the child in choosing what to learn, how to learn and for how long.
Do not force a child to continue
Younger or more reserved children may need more time to feel safe and become interested. If discomfort, tiredness or another unexpected situation makes a child clearly unwilling to continue skills instruction, the instructor does not need to insist simply because the parent has paid.
Switch to Snow Buddy Time
The instructor may turn the remaining lesson time into Snow Buddy Time without obtaining the guardian’s approval in advance. Activities may include walks in the snow, hide-and-seek, snow play, snowball games, indoor stories about skiing or snowboarding, getting familiar with equipment, or an indoor rest. Interest and emotional comfort come first. When the child is willing and enjoying themselves, gentle instruction in stance, balance or a wedge-ready position can be woven in.
Communicate with parents and provide feedback
After the lesson, tell parents in the lesson group chat if the session was changed to Snow Buddy Time. If the child insists on going home or finding their parent, contact the parent to confirm whether to end the lesson. Post-lesson feedback should review interest and safety, and suggest the next safe goal and suitable terrain.
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KM instructor requirements
Experience is counted separately for each age group an instructor applies to teach. The instructor must meet one of the experience pathways for that group, complete the current season’s training and assessment, and pass the review before becoming a KM-certified instructor for that age group.
KM instructor requirements
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| Age group | On-snow experience pathway | Combined experience pathway | Parenting experience pathway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow MunchkinsAges 1–4 | At least 50 hours of on-snow instruction with children in this age group. | At least 10 hours of on-snow instruction in this age group, plus other teaching or caregiving experience with children in the same age group, totalling at least 50 hours. | Long-term parenting experience with children in the relevant age group, plus at least 10 hours of on-snow instruction in that age group. |
| Little HeroesAges 5–7 | At least 50 hours of on-snow instruction with children in this age group. | At least 10 hours of on-snow instruction in this age group, plus other teaching or caregiving experience with children in the same age group, totalling at least 50 hours. | Long-term parenting experience with children in the relevant age group, plus at least 10 hours of on-snow instruction in that age group. |
| Young AdventurersAges 8–11 | At least 30 hours of on-snow instruction with children in this age group. | At least 10 hours of on-snow instruction in this age group, plus other teaching or caregiving experience with children in the same age group, totalling at least 30 hours. | Long-term parenting experience with children in the relevant age group, plus at least 10 hours of on-snow instruction in that age group. |
Other relevant teaching & caregiving experience
Experience must relate to the age group being applied for. Instructors must be able to explain the source of their hours and provide supporting evidence or a reference who can be contacted.
- Teaching children sports such as tennis, swimming, fencing or skating.
- Accompanying children in activities such as cycling, basketball, soccer or taekwondo.
- Childcare.
- Supporting children through church, community or charitable activities, such as reading stories or playing games.
Combined experience examples
Instructor Amber
12 hours of on-snow instruction with children aged 1–4, plus two years of childcare experience with the same age group (hundreds of hours). The combined total exceeds 50 hours and meets the Snow Munchkins experience requirement.
Instructor Billy
15 hours of on-snow instruction with children aged 5–7, plus about 35 hours accompanying a niece of the same age group on bike rides. The total of 50 hours meets the Little Heroes experience requirement.
Instructor Clara
13 hours of on-snow instruction with children aged 8–11, plus 17 hours teaching tennis to children in the same age group. The total of 30 hours meets the Young Adventurers experience requirement.
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Application & training pathways
If you already meet the experience requirement
Choose the age group you want to teach.
Submit your application and supporting evidence.
Complete the current season’s training and assessment.
Pass the review and become KM-certified for that age group.
Once certified, you may independently teach KM lessons for the age group you are approved for.
If you are still building experience
Choose an age group.
Count your existing hours and contact TXSNOW to apply for KM Associate Instructor status.
Observe lessons for at least two hours.
Obtain KM Associate Instructor status.
Co-teach under the guidance of a KM-certified instructor.
Accumulate and verify experience hours for that age group.
Pass the review to become a KM-certified instructor for that age group.
Certification requires the relevant experience, completion of the current season’s training and assessment, and approval of the application.
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Related documents
TXSNOW Child Development & Age-Based Teaching Standards
Child development observations, age-appropriate communication, lesson pacing and evidence of learning.
KM Safety SOP
On-site safety, handovers, lifts, unexpected situations and incident response.
Snow Buddy Discovery Program Guide
The purpose, content and delivery of Snow Buddy Time.
Instructor Handbook
Contracting, conduct, records, payment and ongoing compliance requirements.