A Child’s View Curriculum

Practical Life and Sensorial Skills

Pouring, Water activities, puzzles, beading, building materials, cleaning, folding and other works will be available for your child. These activities are not only interesting to children, they also aide in hand-eye coordination and help them to achieve a sense of independence.

Mathematics

We will start with the basic concepts of understanding quantities and recognizing the numbers 1-10, and then advancing to tens and teens. This will help your child in understanding place value and other mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  Fractions, the decimal system and measurement will also be introduced by using several different Montessori materials and methods.   

Language

Our language program begins with letter and sound exercises. With sand paper letters, object identification, and other related activities, your child will begin their reading readiness skills. This will lay the foundation for the future of your confident reader.  A combination of fine motor and drawing exercises will strengthen their handwriting skills. As your child progresses we will continue to implement an individual program to match their needs.      

Science

Hands on practical science activities, books and experiments will be available for your child’s exploration.  During the year, we will cover topics such as Weather, Planets and Astronomy, Animal and Plant Physiology, Dinosaurs and Backyard Science.

Social Studies

Geography and cultural works will be available to your child in this area of our classroom. We will explore all of the continents and different cultures and landscapes of our world during our monthly cultural themes.  Included in our curriculum is an introduction to the Spanish and French language and greetings and phrases from around the world.

Music

Large motor, rhythm, and dance will be explored on a daily basis.  Musical instruments including voice and piano, and an introduction to reading and understanding music will all be a part of our classroom. 

Art

Our art center will focus on self-expression and enhancing your child’s ability to create.  Crayons, Markers, colored pencils, drawing paper, paints and scissors will be available at all times. Collage materials, stencils, easel work and appropriately themed art will be updated regularly.