Curriculum

Dr. Montessori observed that children are comfortable and secure in prepared environments where every object has its place and activities are performed in an orderly fashion. Materials and methods stress development of all senses. Children are free to observe, compare, choose and explore materials that are self-correcting exercises. For more details, Choose from one of the programs below.

The Toddler Classroom

(18 months to 3 years)

The Montessori toddler classroom is designed to encourage independence, the child’s inner sense of order, socialization and language development. Independence Through the practical life area in the classroom, the children are presented materials and activities that will develop skills to enable them to do everyday tasks by themselves.

Independence

Through the practical life area in the classroom, the children are presented materials and activities that
will develop skills to enable them to do everyday tasks by themselves.

Sense of Order

Toddlers have a very strong sense of order. Each material has its own place and is always returned there. The class is always run on the same schedule every day.

Socialization

In our classroom we encourage social interaction by giving the children the correct words to communicate their feelings and needs.

Language Development

The toddler is very sensitive to language. At circle time songs are sung and books are read to enrich the child’s vocabulary.

The Pre-Primary Classroom 3 – 5 year old

Each pre-school class consists of a mixed age group. This grouping enables children to learn from and help each other without the pressure of competition. Practical life activities such as buttoning, pouring, and washing enable the young child to acquire a wide range of skills necessary in building the child’s self-confidence and self-image as a successful, capable person. The basic readiness skills and concepts necessary for reading, writing, and math are developed in a broadly based program which includes science, outdoor education, movement, social studies and geography.

The range of activities in each classroom can satisfy both the youngest child’s interest in concrete manipulative materials and the older child’s increasing understanding of abstract concepts. The pre primary program is based on a three year cycle. Parents are strongly encouraged to have their child remain through the entire three year cycle in order to maximize the benefits of this highly sensitive time.