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The
primary goal of our program is to help each child reach his full
potential. The children are encouraged to work on their own areas of
interest.
Developmental goals include:
independence, order, concentration and respect for themselves, others
and the environment. We observe the children at work and present
appropriate tasks and materials to interest and challenge the students.
The learning is a hands-on experience where children are actively
engaged.
Montessori as an educational approach is not designed simply to teach
children basic skills and information. In addition to becoming
culturally literate, children need to learn to trust their own ability
to think and solve problems independently.
Montessori encourages students to do their own research, analyze what
they have found, and come to their own conclusions. The goal is to lead
students to think for themselves and become actively engaged in the
learning process.
Areas of focus include:
sensorial skills, dance/movement, foreign languages, geography,
language, music, art, peace education, cultural diversity, civics,
science, mathematics and practical life skills.
Preprimary
Our preprimary curriculum for ages 3 to 6 covers practical life,
sensorial, math, language, science, geography, library, art and music.
The curriculum is structured to demonstrate the connections among
different subject areas. Attractive, specially designed learning
materials allow children to practice skills and achieve success at
their own pace. Staff ratio in the classroom is 7 to 1.
Toddler
The toddler program which includes children 18 months to 3 years of age
features ages appropriate materials that invite experimentation, a
colorful large room that encourages gross motor activities and an
outside playground period. Staff ratio in the toddler classroom is 3
1/2 to 1.
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