Pre-K
The Montessori Pre-Kindergarten program is recommended by the teachers for children who are ready cognitively and socially for a full day of school and are four years old by September 1st. Â Children stay three afternoons in addition to their five day morning program. Â Pre-K children stay for lunch with their own age group and are involved in small group activities. Â This program gives the child more opportunity to work with the Montessori materials and allows ample time for individual instruction.
During the afternoon, Pre-K students also progress through a series of whole language workbooks, and continue to work with the Montessori materials, which allow for progressive learning through manipulation. Art is also offered once a week.
Our Pre-K children learn about the biomes of North America: the Temperate Forests, the Deserts, the Grasslands, the Tropical Forest, the Wetlands, the Mountains, and the Polar Regions. Â The study of biomes includes subject areas of biology, geography, physical science, and social studies. Â Math and Language are also taught.
All children possess a keen desire to understand the world around them, and our students will learn about the biomes through scientific observations, experimental activity, science experiments, math activities, music/listening activities, imaginative journeys, cultural activities, and narratives. Â The core curriculum will be enriched by field trips, coordinated art activities, related songs and stories, play acting, short video presentations, and class presentations by local organizations and volunteers.
