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The Prepared Environment includes the child’s classroom, the garden, the outdoor environment and the Montessori staff. In this beautiful environment the children are able to explore, to establish an educational foundation and to experience the joy of learning. Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., the children select their activities from the extraordinary Montessori materials, may work as long as they wish and without interruption. The Montessori Directress provides individual or small group presentations in the various areas of the environment, including Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, History, Geography, Geometry, Science, Movement, Art and Music. Each day provides a lovely balance of academics, music, play, physical development, art and crafts. Children are able to establish the essential skills of large and small muscle control (coordination), concentration, order and self-discipline. The children are able to play on their two beautiful playgrounds, work in the garden and explore the outdoor environment in a safe, relaxed setting. Snacks During the morning sessions and in the afternoon Day Care program, nutritious snacks are available for the children. Snacks always include a minimum of two items for the children. For example, fresh fruit, milk or juice, crackers and cheese are types of foods that would be available. Children can serve themselves and enjoy a snack with a friend.
Lunchtime is a beautiful experience in the Montessori Prepared Environment. Children may spread a tablecloth, place a vase of flowers on the table, set the table and share a meal with a friend. They are able to converse and practice their manners with their friends and teachers. The children learn to clean up after themselves and enjoy the pride they feel in being able to act in an independent and responsible manner. Lunches may be brought from home or a child may elect to participate
in the school’s Hot Lunch Program. The children are able to
have milk or juice with their lunch each day. |
The
Montessori School Day
Throughout
the year, outings (Field Trips) are provided to expand the children’s
opportunity to learn from a larger environment – their community!
Trips are made to farms, museums, aquariums, zoos, libraries, historic
sites and other places of interest to the children. Additionally,
guest visitors are invited to come to the Academy to present programs
for the children that meet the children’s desire to learn
and to explore. Parents are always welcome to share in the experience.
Lunchtime