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. Kindergarten students have an afternoon group lesson and work period.Practical Life – Skills learned in this area of the classroom lay a foundation for the rest of the curriculum. Students that begin the year as 3 year olds are “Saplings” while students who begin the year as 4 year olds are, generally, “Basil Bunch.” The primary distinction between these two groups is that Saplings nap in the afternoon whereas Basil Bunch joins a teacher for an afternoon lesson. Our students are on a three year cycle with two thirds of the class being pre-kindergarten and one third being kindergarteners. We do not move children between programs mid-year.ĭrop-off line 8-8:30, Work Cycle 8-10:55, 2nd Group, Lunch 11:30am, Outside Time, Afternoon Rest/Quiet Work Time, classroom tidying/prepare for dismissal/aftercare, dismissal 3-3:30. Students who have turned 5 before August 31st are eligible for kindergarten. *Age Range: Students who have turned 3 before August 31st are eligible for our Primary program. PE allows the students to learn ball sports, games, and to refine their gross motor skills. Throughout the year we will study different techniques and expressions of art as well as famous artists who have made an impact on the cultures we study.Įach week students work with our physical education teacher. Instruments are available in the classroom music area for use during morning work cycle.Īrt is available for students to choose each day both in Practical Life and in a designated art area. These programs involve group, duet, and solo performances. Students will also perform at two concerts- our winter program and our end of the year program. Music is offered in group daily and our song selection changes throughout the seasons. Students are regularly lead through group yoga sequences and also have the opportunity to use our yoga area to practice at their own pace. Our teachers are trained in the Get Grounded yoga curriculum. Students will learn conversational Spanish as it relates to their environment and person. Spanish is integrated into our daily group and individual lessons. This cultural study drives lessons in each area of our classroom. Each month we study a different continent and explore the history, culture, language, and global impact of that continent. Throughout the year we discuss the ways that humans have migrated all over the world, built civilizations, and merged cultures. Our history curriculum is rooted in the experience of First Peoples. Our science curriculum explores subjects from our school farm to the cosmos, with a special focus on the animal kingdom. In addition to our work with Math, Language, Sensorial, and Practical Life we offer a rich study of history, culture, arts, and science. “Education is a natural process carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words, but by experiences in the environment.” - Maria Montessori
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