Our Preschool and Pre K Program centers on the development of the whole child supported by small class size and individual attention.
Everyday calendar activities are used to review and enrich math skills. Using concrete Montessori materials, children count to a hundred and beyond, learn addition, subtraction, and multiplication, place value to a thousand, weight, telling time, and measurement.
The language arts program consists of speaking and listening, learning the alphabet and its phonetic sounds, printing letters, writing words and sentences, reading and an appreciation for literature.
Holidays around the world are recognized as a part of a Multicultural education. Children learn about where they live and their place in the world. They work on showing respect and getting along with others. In addition, Geography is presented using Montessori and other materials.
Science is presented using hands-on activities. Themes may include, parts of the earth and its environment, plants and animals, dinosaurs, and the Solar System.
Daily musical activities and regular Kodaly classes are part of the curriculum.
The Art area is set up for creative use as well as individual craft projects. In addition, group art, crafts and sewing projects are completed.
Occurs in the school gym, and going outdoors daily.
Computers and the use of educational games are made available at scheduled times.
Field trips serve to extend the classroom curriculum and familiarize the children with the community and what it has to offer.