There are eight different Educational curriculum topics for kindergarten Readiness:
Practical Life - includes painting, gluing, drawing, water work, and exercises to
strengthen fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and to develop concentration.
Sensorial - where the child’s five senses are trained and prepared for later learning by their playing with the unique Montessori materials.
Language - where the child is inspired to learn to read using the phonetic sounds of the alphabet.
Math – the materials teach number concepts and mathematical concepts in the atmosphere of the play.
Cultural Studies – where the child learns about the globe, people and nations, plants and animals that live in the different continents of the world.
Reading, Writing and Mathematics - Traditional subjects are taught all through the year at each child’s own level. Our Language Arts program has a strong phonics base, encouraging reading skills and literacy. Basic number skills progress on to Montessori-based Mathematics. These subjects and all Montessori activities are taught individually to ensure quality teaching/learning time with the teacher.
Group Activities - Group activities include Music, Story Telling, Art, Science, and games. We encourage social interaction and discussion through most of the group activities, especially during lunch and snack times which help children express their knowledge in a multitude of ways.
Outside Play - The children have outside playtime with games and activities every day. On inclement days the main room converts into a gym whereby the children participate in music, movement activities, and indoor games.