| 8:45 - 9:00 am |
Children arrive and are greeted by a teacher. |
| 9:00 - 11:00 am |
The Great Montessori Work Period
The children choose their work from the Montessori materials available in the classroom. The children and the teachers come together for circle time during this period. One to two times per week the children are invited to the art studio by our art teacher.
A healthy snack of fruit or vegetables is provided by parents on a rotating basis. Children often help prepare and serve the food. Snack is put out and the children help themselves as desired throughout the morning. |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am |
Specialty Subjects
The children experience Music and Art History on a rotating basis during the week.
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| 11:30 - 12:10 pm |
Outdoor Play Time
The children play outside daily in our fenced-in playground.
The only exception is in the case of extreme weather conditions. |
| 12:10 - 12:50 pm |
Lunchtime
The children come inside, wash hands, prepare for lunch, and eat lunch in their classrooms. Lunch is brought from home.
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| 1:00 pm |
Dismissal
Pre-Primary children who attend until one o'clock are picked up at the side door.
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| 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Rest Time and Montessori Work Period
The children have a rest period during which they are read to while soft music is played, and then they continue working with Montessori materials in the classroom.
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| 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Kindergarten Program
The Kindergarten children participate in an academic program with strong emphasis on reading skills, language, writing skills, math & science. Materials covered will prepare the children for first grade.
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| 3:00 pm |
Dismissal for Pre-Primary & Kindergarten Students |
| 3:00 - 5:30 pm |
After Care Program
The After Care Program is an extension of the Montessori program in a more free & relaxed environment. Toys are used instead of Montessori manipulatives, but Montessori principles are still employed. Children go outside every day except in extreme weather.
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