Our Program
Early Childhood
In a Montessori classroom, the early childhood curriculum (preK 3, Prek 4 and Kindergarten) is meticulously crafted to foster optimal learning experiences for young learners. Grounded in the belief that children flourish when engaged in hands-on, real-life activities, the primary curriculum emphasizes independence, sensory engagement, and open-ended exploration. Through these experiences, children refine their movements, sharpen their senses, and nurture the development of language and intellect.
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Central to the Montessori approach is the principle of child-directed learning. Children are encouraged to pursue their own interests and select activities that resonate with them, empowering them to take ownership of their education. Within this framework, guided exploration plays a pivotal role in cultivating independence, concentration, and curiosity.
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The curriculum is designed with the understanding that children learn best through real-life activities that support independence, concrete experiences that engage the senses, and open-ended exploration. This leads to the refinement of their movements, sensory perceptions, language, and intellect development. Children thrive through opportunities to follow their own interests and freely choose their own scaffolded activities. Through guided exploration they develop independence, concentration, and curiosity.
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Montessori materials for the Early Childhood age are designed to support self-directed discovery and learning. They are organized around:
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Practical life activities that develop both independence and concentration
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Sensorial activities that refine and develop the child’s senses
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The development of spoken language, writing and reading skills
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Mathematical activities that develop fundamental mathematical concepts
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Cultural activities that include geography, history, biology, science, music, and the arts.
Hours
Full Day
8: 30 AM - 3:15 PM
Extended Day
After Care: 3:15 PM - 5: 30 PM
Daily Schedule
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. : Arrival
8:45 -11:00 a.m.: Work time, including access to snack
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.: Group lessons, songs, and/or story
11:15 a.m. - 12: 45p.m.: outdoor exploration and garden time with lunch
12:45- 2:00 p.m.: Nap and work time for non-nappers
2:20- 2:40 p.m.: Restore classroom, songs and/or story
2:40- 3:00 p.m.: Enrichment
3:00- 3:15 p.m.: Dismissal and start of aftercare
3:30- 5:30 p.m.: Aftercare, group snack
Enrichment Schedule
Monday: Art
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Heath and Physical Wellness
Thursday: Spanish Class
Friday: Cooking and Extra Garden exploration
Yellow Rose Blossoms
In our early childhood Montessori classroom, we offer a distinctive program known as Yellow Rose Blossoms. Throughout the school year in small groups, learners will immerse themselves in outdoor activities every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning.
During these sessions, they may plant seeds, tend to growing plants, identify different species, and learn about the lifecycle of plants firsthand. Through these experiences, children not only cultivate practical skills such as gardening techniques and plant care but also develop a deep connection with nature. The garden becomes a living laboratory where children observe, inquire, and experiment, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world.
Additionally, these outdoor experiences promote physical activity, sensory stimulation, and environmental awareness, laying a solid foundation for lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Regardless of the weather conditions, we prioritize outdoor experiences whenever possible. As long as the temperature falls within the range of 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, we venture outside, except in cases of extreme weather like torrential downpours or lightning.
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The child who has felt a strong love for his surroundings and for all living creatures, who has discovered joy and enthusiasm in work, gives us reason to hope that humanity can develop in a new direction.
- Dr. Maria Montessori
