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The Bridgeview Montessori School Pre-Primary Program, which includes a full-day Kindergarten program, educates children ages 2.9 to 6 years old. There are five, four and three day programs for children younger than Kindergarten age. In each of these programs we have a 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. dismissal time. For Kindergarten students, we offer a five full-day program. The student to teacher ratio is no more than 10 to 1 in our multi-age classrooms. Our part- and full-day pre-primary programs emphasize hands-on learning. All classrooms are fully equipped with Montessori learning materials, which our students use in their studies of Practical Life, Sensorial Development, Math, Language, Cultural Studies, and Science. Special subjects, including Studio Art, Art History, Music and Drama, Spanish, and Yoga, are also taught weekly. In addition, when the weather permits, our students take advantage of our outdoor classroom and playground where they participate in hands-on nature and science activities.
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The academic concepts introduced in the Bridgeview Montessori kindergarten prepare students well for elementary school. Daily concrete practice with advanced math, science, and language materials lead to an early understanding and knowledge in these areas. Students gain confidence by working with number sense, math operations, and science vocabulary. They also experience the excitement of language and enter first grade as readers and writers . Enrichment activities, including weekly visits to the library, seasonal activities and special projects, are provided throughout the year. Regular field lessons are also scheduled to enhance curriculum topics in science, nature, culture, and community.