Primary Program (ages 3-6)

A five-day week program with options for full, half day, or a combination schedule. Kindergarten is a full day schedule.

In the primary classroom (ages 3-6), the child has “uninterrupted work time.”  This is a large block time for children to receive lessons and settle into their curriculum where they are not interrupted unnecessarily.  The students take the initiative to choose curriculum items from the multitude of shelves for discovery and learning. The multi-age classroom setting provides the opportunity for older children to serve as role models for the younger children, a job they truly cherish. The curriculum for this age group includes math, science including botany and zoology, reading, writing, music, art, geography, and cultural studies.

The absorbent mind, a concept introduced by Dr. Maria Montessori, refers to the young child’s ability to effortlessly and unconsciously absorb knowledge and experiences from their environment. This phase, most prominent from birth to age six, is crucial for the child’s cognitive, emotional, and social development, laying the foundation for future learning and growth.  During this time, children also have in a sensitive period where they are particularly receptive to learning certain skills or knowledge. These periods are characterized by an intense focus and interest in particular activities, making it the optimal time for natural and effortless learning in areas such as language, movement, and social interactions.