Programs

The Montessori classroom is multi-age for many reasons, and the ages at which students accomplish objectives is fluid. There are, however, in the Montessori method, focussed curriculum based on the age of the child, helping to systematically reveal the world to him or her.

THE MONTESSORI TODDLER (18 MonTHS - AGE THREE)

The Toddler Program is authentic Montessori education, focused on the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. This brief window of time is a precious developmental period for your toddler, whose brain is primed to learn new skills, such as toilet learning, feeding themselves, dressing, and building social and emotional skills. The Montessori environment is language rich and full of opportunities for children to learn by conversation, storytelling, reading and singing. Through practical life skills, our Toddler students learn to care for themselves and their environment. Our sensorial area allows for improved hand-eye coordination and additional learning through tactical means by using puzzles, sewing, painting, and cutting. Entry experience in our Toddler program leads to our Primary Program for children from the ages of 3 – 6.

THE MONTESSORI THREE-YEAR-OLD

Many parents want to know why they should send their perfectly playful three-year-old to a Montessori school. The answer lies in Dr. Montessori's own observations and method. During this time, the child is sensitive to understanding and developing skills related to senses, grace, courtesy, and physical order. This is the perfect time to establish premeditated acts, like saying, "Good morning," before social behaviors and reactions have already been set. The goal at this age is to connect the child with his or her environment.

THE MONTESSORI FOUR-YEAR-OLD

When the connection between the child and the environment is established, second-year students build from that foundation to experience social integration. Our environment is prepared to meet the needs of the newly social four-year-old. Their recently developed attention span, concentration, independence, and order prepare them to start experimenting in their social world.  

THE MONTESSORI KINDERGARTENER

Typically, the third-year student reconnects with the environment in addition to his or her social surroundings. This year brings all of the concrete experiences together as a foundation for more abstract concepts and relationships. Because our program is state-approved, our works are matched with WV State Curriculum Standards and Objectives, so that Kindergarten students are prepared to seamlessly integrate into the public school environment or ready to join our lower elementary classroom as they continue their Montessori education. The third-year student becomes an integral leader in the classroom by modeling appropriate and peaceful behaviors for peers and younger students and working cooperatively rather than competitively to ensure that the classroom thrives as a productive and cohesive community.