Preschool
3 - 6 years
Our preschool curriculum is organized into areas with a particular content focus, which supports the development of large and fine motor skills, sustained concentration, a sense of order, individual choice and decision-making, self-regulation, self-confidence, independence, responsibility, and cooperation.
Classroom size:
20 students to 3 teachers
“The human hand, so delicate and so complicated, not only allows the mind to reveal itself but it enables the whole being to enter into a special relationship with its environment.”
-Maria Montessori,
The Secret of Childhood
Curriculum
Our preschool classroom activities are sequenced manipulative materials that are demonstrated by the teacher to the individual child to ensure both challenge and a high probability of success. It is expected that children will choose to repeat activities until they have masted a concept or skill. Children proceed through the three-year curriculum at their own pace, with teacher guidance and support.
Classroom Elements
Individual and community learning goals: each child has specific social, cognitive, and physical goals tailored to the developmental needs and readiness of each child. We promote a peaceful learning community as students learn to care for themselves, each other, and their classroom.
Self-directed activities/ Individual and small group lessons: all lessons are provided individually or in a small group format, providing students with focused time with the classroom teacher.
Practical Life
Practical Life exercises instill care for self, for others, and for the environment. Preparing snacks, cleaning up materials, watering plants, and practicing grace and courtesy. These tasks help children develop muscular coordination, and enable movement and the exploitation of their surroundings. They learn to work from beginning to end and develop their power to control and concentrate.
Sensorial
Our 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 f their environment.
Mathematics
Our mathematics activities help children learn and understand the concepts of math by manipulating concrete materials. This work gives children a soils understanding of basic mathematical principles, prepares them for later abstract reasoning, and helps to develop problem-solving capabilities.
Language
We know that language development is vital to human development. our environment is rich in oral language opportunities, allowing the child to experience conversation, stories, and poetry. Sandpaper letters help children link sounds and symbols effortlessly and encourage the development of written expression and reading skills. To further reading development, children are exposed to the study of grammar.
Science
Develops a strong foundation for exploring and classifying the world. Physical science, biology, zoology, and botany are all explored in detail.
Sample Activities: Classifying and labeling parts of plants and lifecycles, using science tools to explore nature and the world outside of the classroom.
Geography, Biology, Art and Music
These curricular areas are extensions of the sensorial and language activities children have learned. Our students learn about people and cultures in other countries with an attitude of respect and admiration. Through familiarity, children come to feel connected to the global human family. Lessons and experiences with nature inspire a reverence for all life. The comprehensive art and music programs also give children every opportunity to enjoy a variety of musicians and artists.
“To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.”
- Maria Montessori
PROGRAMS