
MONTESSORI
OUR CURRICULUM
Designed by the Italian scientist, Maria Montessori, in the mid 1900's, the Montessori philosophy is a hands-on curriculum that provides individualized learning to fit the needs of every child. Montessori believed children were like "sponges" absorbing everything through the senses from his/her environment. The Montessori environment serves to provide a learning opportunity that nurtures the child's natural curiosity.
The Montessori Method emphasizes the development of the whole child--targeting all of the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual aspects. The goal of Montessori is to grow a child who can develop independence and an internal motivation to continue actively learning.

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Care of Environment and Self
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Grace & Courtesy
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Fine Motor Skills Development
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Independence, Order
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Concentration and Coordination

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Refinement of Senses
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Control of Movement
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Descriptive Vocabulary
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Indirect Preparation for Math, Language, and Science

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Phonics
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Reading
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Writing
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Grammar
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Storytelling/Creative Writing

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Introduction to Number
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Quantity/Symbol Association
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Decimal System
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Linear Counting
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Operations
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Fractions, Telling Time, Money

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Physical Geography
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Cultural Geography
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Cultural Traditions

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Exploration & Experimentation
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Introducing Scientific Vocabulary
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Physical, Earth, and Life Science

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Exploration and Creation
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Art Mediums
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Art Appreciation

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Tempo, Beat, Rhythm
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Musical Instruments
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Fine Motor & Gross Motor











