Primary Program
Serving ages 3 to 6 years old
Children ages 3 years to 6+ years comprise the Primary Class. With the mixed age group, our children develop a sense of community where the younger children learn from the older students, and the older children mentor and become positive role models for the younger students. While the older children are academically challenged and gain leadership roles, the youngsters in the class get a glimpse of the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Students in the Primary Class explore and actively learn in our thoughtfully prepared Montessori classrooms where the materials have been chosen to meet their developmental needs. Teachers observe and guide each child’s readiness and mastery of skills and lessons. The students are encouraged to learn at their own pace through the use of self-correcting Montessori materials and activities, exploration and discovery, and group interaction. Students in the Primary Class naturally develop a love for learning with guidance and encouragement to reach his/her own full potential.
The daily routine with our Primary Class is very consistent. With consistency comes predictability which nurtures a child’s self-confidence and trust. The typical daily routine is as follows:
9:00am – Class begins
9:15am – Snack is offered
9:30am – Children gather accordingly for group lessons
11:10am – Morning activities pause
11:15am – Children gather for stories and music
11:30am – Lunch preparation
11:45am – Lunch is served
12:30pm – Half Day dismissal and/or play time (outside or inside depending on the weather)
12:45pm – Nap begins
1:15pm – Prepare for afternoon session
1:30pm – Afternoon session begins
2:55pm – Nap ends
3:00pm – Children gather for a closing group circle
3:30pm – Full Day Session dismissal
Children are welcome to stay after the 3:30 dismissal for the After School Care provided by our childcare staff.
