Preschool

The preschool child works in the five major areas to learn about their world:  Practical Life, Cultural, Sensorial, Math and Language.  Dr. Montessori and other researchers have emphasized the importance of the periods of the child's natural sensitivity to specific skill-building tasks.  The Montessori environment allows the child the freedom to follow his or her own natural desire to learn in areas of his or her own interest and curiosity. As the child is guided in the correct use of materials, the child becomes increasingly independent.  The child learns how to order themselves which leads to self discipline and respect within the class.

Upper School
Advanced Montessori materials are complemented by other curriculum materials and programming for the elementary student.  Exercises in Practical Life become projects in food preparation, carpentry, art, and gardening.  Sensorial materials become the foundation for solid geometry and algebra.  The student continues to progress at his own pace into abstract math operations.  Grammar and history are also taught as part of the elementary curriculum. Click Here for an Introduction to Montessori Materials.

Math
Experience has demonstrated that the child may be introduced more readily to the basic concepts of math by using concrete materials than by abstract methods. The child in the Montessori environment enjoys handling, counting, and combining concrete materials that represent quantities. Discovery learning is the key to his or her continued interest in mathematics. 

Language