Curriculum

Our curriculum is focused on nurturing, loving and respecting children in order to educate and motivate them in life. This gives the children the opportunity to learn how to grow and develop their minds and bodies.

Practical Life

Practical life is the foundation of all future academic work because it promotes coordination, concentration and independence. Practical life exercises include liquids, preparing food, washing dishes, setting tables, and handling social situations graciously and courteously. Through these tasks and experiences, children learn to concentrate, coordinate their movements, and develop fine motor skills.

Sensorial

Sensorial Montessori materials are aimed at developing the children’s five senses: seeing, smelling, tasting, listening, touching. By exploring the senses more, children begin to classify and eventually name objects and attributes in the environment.

Math

The Montessori math materials and lessons help children develop an understanding of math concepts through the manipulation of concrete objects. Our program focuses on helping children build a secure foundation in math principles, skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Science, Geography, Art and Music

These subjects are all incorporated into the early childhood environment. They are presented in sensorial ways with specially designed materials and real life experiences.  In geography, children learn the names of countries and the life of people and their respective cultures.  They develop a sense of respect for different cultures, recognizing that we all belong to the family of people. Caring for classroom animals and plants creates an interest in science lessons and a reverence for life.  Art and music subjects give children an opportunity to be creative and joyful, as well as experience great music and works of art.

 

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