![]() We try to understand the similarities and the differences in the way plants, animals, and people adapt to the ecosystem in which they live. We then move on to study the World’s seven continents with globes and puzzle maps, cultural items from the continents, and opportunities for tasting foods, dancing to music, and enjoying folk tales. Geography: Our geography studies begin with learning about the land, air, and water that covers our globe. For more information: “How Do Montessori Schools Teach Reading?” ![]() ![]() Examples in this area include games that provide opportunities for speaking, sandpaper letters for learning the sounds of the alphabet, the movable alphabet for constructing words and sentences, many opportunities for reading, and metal insets of design for perfecting the pencil grip. Language – Our language materials are phonetically based and will help your child develop the skills needed for verbal communication, reading and writing. For more information: “Understanding the Montessori Math Curriculum.” Some examples are: sandpaper numerals for learning the symbols 1–9, the spindle box for understanding the concept of 0, the teens board and tens board for matching quantity and symbol, and the golden beads for understanding the decimal system and performing mathematical operations. A variety of objects are manipulated to learn basic number concepts place value is learned through manipulating the golden beads. Math – Lessons in this area begin with the very concrete and move to the more abstract. Examples in the Sensorial area are: matching sounds or smells, matching or grading colors, grading by size, and learning plane and solid shapes. Together, these activities form the foundation for mathematical, musical and scientific studies. Sensorial – These lessons sharpen the senses through comparing and contrasting activities, such as matching, grading, and sequencing objects. For more information: “Understanding the Montessori Practical Life Curriculum.” Some examples of these lessons are: spooning and pouring, scrubbing, polishing, sewing, food preparation, and grace and courtesy lessons. They encourage independence and promote the development of a sense of order. ![]() The lessons teach responsibility for oneself, others, and the environment. We introduce socialization skills and the work cycle, and practice fine and gross motor skills. Children will not be woken at a certain time, when the child wakes up he or she will be invited to choose work from the classroom.Ĭhildren who are not napping will enjoy a story, relaxation time, silent jobs and guided visualization stories.Īfternoon work time, individual and small group Montessori lessons, independent work time and snack.Īfter school care: non-academic choice activities in a less structured Montessori prepared environment, outdoor play and snack provided.Practical Life – Skills learned in this area of the classroom lay a foundation for the rest of the curriculum. *Children whose families choose to have their child nap and children who choose to nap, will lay down for approximately 45 minutes and if he or she do not fall asleep in that time they will have the choice to get up. Lunch (parents provide their child with a well balanced lunch, drinks are provided by the school) Morning work time, individual and small group Montessori lessons, independent work time and snack. Group time (no drop off between 9:00am and 9:20am) Primary Program Schedule of Activities -īefore school care: non-academic choice activities in a less structured Montessori prepared environment.
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