PRIMARY PROGRAMS
HALF DAY: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
FULL DAY: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Extended Care options are available)
The Primary program is designed for children three to six years of age. The Primary classroom provides a "prepared environment" that helps develop a sense of order, concentration, coordination, independence, and social skills. We highly encourage parents to consider enrolling their children at the age of three, as this allows students to reap the fullest benefits of the unique Montessori program setting.
The multi-age grouping of children corresponds to Maria Montessori's theory of child development, which is rooted in a three-year cycle. In the multi-age setting, the children learn both from each other and because of each other. Younger children see what is coming next and are inspired by observing the older children, while older children have the opportunity to reinforce their knowledge by sharing it with the younger children.
A Montessori Primary education both enhances the young child's knowledge in the present and establishes the foundation for true comprehension on a more abstract level later in life.
“A three-year-old educated according to Montessori pedagogy, becomes a master of his hand and undertakes with a joy a variety of human activities. These activities allow him to develop the power of concentration.”