Primary
Primary Program
(3 to 6 years old)
The Primary Program is geared for children 3 to 6 years old. In this mixed-age environment children spend three years in the same classroom so as to establish community with classmates and teachers alike. Primary children learn by doing, which is why our curriculum is highly sensory. One main feature of Montessori education is its hands-on approach to learning. Students work with specially designed materials that ignite curiosity and a love of learning.
The 3-6 year old goes through an intense period of change, including the transition to cooperative play and more complex social interactions, the ability to communicate in clearer ways which segue into the beginning stages of reading, writing and arithmetic. The Montessori teacher responds to these changes in development with appropriate lessons to support and celebrate each child’s growth and abilities. Primary children come to school five days a week, and may choose to stay for mornings-only or a full day. Kindergarteners enjoy a full day of school.
The Kindergarten Year
Kindergarten, the culminating year of the Primary cycle, provides an extraordinary opportunity for 5 and 6 year olds to develop their leadership skills. Kindergarteners act as positive peer models for their younger classmates, assuming positions of responsibility that further strengthen their own capabilities and self-esteem.
Enrichment
The enrichment program for the primary program takes what's been introduced in the toddler classroom and builds upon it through activities such as abstract painting and sculptures, introduction to musical instruments, and organized games and other physical activities.