Programs
Education is a natural process
The age 0 to 10 years is now recognized to be the most important time in a life. It is the time when the child's mind absorbs information without conscious effort - "the absorbent mind". It is the time when children discover and explore and acquire knowledge while experiencing a spontaneous love of the work they perform.
Spontaneous Activity in Education
It is imperative that a school allow a child's activities to freely develop.
We have great respect for each child as an unique individual! The prepared environment allows for free exploration according to the unique needs and capability. The activities are presented in a orderly sequential way over the period of 3 years. Through scientific observation we provide the child with the activities to meet their own specific needs and interests in regard with the sensitive periods of development!
Primary (ages 2.5-6)
There are two programs for primary-aged children. The Primary Morning class from 8:30am - 12:30pm and a Primary Extended Day from 8:00 - 2:30pm. Both Primary Classes are offered in a 3 day or 5 day option. Children who are enrolled in the Morning Programs will have the option of moving into the Primary Extended Day Program at the teachers' discretion with the parents' consent. The decision will be based on the development readiness rather than a certain age.
Early Elementary (ages 6-10)
The early elementary class starts at 8:00am and ends at 2:30pm.
After School & Early Arrival
All children can participate in the early arrival and after school program. Early arrival starts at 7:30am and the after school program ends at 6:00pm.
Curriculum
PRACTICAL LIFE
- Education of Movement
- Development of Good Habits
- Care of Self & Environment
- Respect for Self & Others
- Concentration
- Sense of Order
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Independence and Self-Confidence
- Indirect Preparation for Writing, Reading, Math
- Art
EDUCATION OF THE SENSES
- Visual discrimination
- Auditory discrimination
- Olfactory discrimination
- Tactile discrimination
- Gustatory discrimination
- Stereognostic discrimination
ACADEMIC STUDIES
- English Language Studies
- Mathematics & Computers
- Natural Sciences
- Geography & Cultural Studies
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Grace, Courtesy & Modesty
- Circle time
- Story Time
- Gardening
- Mathematics
- Music
- Dance
- Theatre
- Performances for the Parents
- Celebrations of the seasons
- Care of small animals
- Sports & Physical education
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
- Celebration of Life
- Montessori in your HOME
- Story Telling
- Culture sharing
- Celebrations of the seasons
- Gardening
- Care of small animals
- Sports & Physical education
- Evening Parents Montessori workshops