Pre-Primary & Kindergarten Program

The Pre-primary program provides concrete Montessori exercises, which enables children to learn many different concepts at their own pace and level of readiness. The materials and lessons of our classrooms are arranged from simple to complex and concrete to abstract, so that the child may learn by choice of materials. Each piece of the Montessori apparatus is designed to give children a new experience and to develop a specific concept. Subjects include Language, Math, Geography, Science and Social-Studies. Students also participate in Spanish, Computer, Music and Physical Education classes in addition to reading time in our school library.

Video on the benefits of Montessori curriculum at the Kindergarten level:

Montessori Philosophy & Curriculum Aims

The Kindergarten program further extends upon the concrete Montessori exercises the children participated in during the Pre-Primary program. The materials and lessons of the classrooms are arranged from simple to complex and concrete to abstract, so that the child may learn by choice of materials. Each piece of the Montessori apparatus is designed to give children a new experience and to develop a specific concept. Children qualifying for the Kindergarten Program are provided opportunities to work with advanced skills in Language, Math, Geography, Science, Social-Studies. Kindergarten students also engage in Spanish, Computers and Library in addition to Music and PE classes once a week. These additional lessons are conducted in the afternoon by trained Montessori staff.

Ages

3.5 years to Kindergarten

Program

Program Options	Timings	Days Options
Half Day	8:30am – 12:00pm	5 days/Week
Extended Day	8:30am – 2:30pm	5 days/Week
All Day	6:30am – 6:30pm	5 days/Week

Pre Primary & Kindergarten Program Activities

Practical Life area activities to develop independence, self-confidence, orderliness, coordination and concentration
Working with the didactic (self-teaching) sensorial materials that inspire children and sharpen their senses
An array of Montessori materials to develop vocabulary, pre reading and writing skills
Hands on approach to learning Math, to comprehend the abstract materials
Science exploration and Geographic awareness using the Montessori materials
Integrated Art activities to explore different media and textures
Cultural enrichment with ongoing celebrations of Fall Festival, different cultural celebrations, International Day, Field Day and similar events
Spanish Lessons with the Spanish Language teacher
Physical Education (P.E.)
Daily outdoor play that involves free play and organized games
Weekly lesson with the physical education teacher
Weekly lessons with the Music teacher