Curriculum




The Montessori classroom is divided into the following areas:

Practical Life
The Practical Life exercises are designed to help children develop motor skills and concentration while developing confidence and independence.  Learn more >>

Sensorial
Children learn through their sense. They like to touch, smell, even taste things. The Montessori method encourages this natural inclination by providing materials that educate through the senses and help the child to learn to distinguish colors, shapes, textures, and sounds. Learn more >>

Language
Reading and writing develop together in a Montessori classroom. The student begins reading and writing at her own pace, with the Guide carefully monitoring to make sure she is challenged by the materials, but not pressured to perform above her developmental ability. Learn more >>

Sign Language
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Mathematics
As always in the Montessori classroom, the child proceeds from handling concrete math objects to understanding abstract concepts. The child works with materials that help him understand a variety of math concepts including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and the decimal system.  Learn more >>

Geography, History and World Cultures
History, geography and world cultures are studied together in the Montessori curriculum. The young students initially learn about geography through maps, simple globes, and flags. World cultures and history are introduced as the student learns about different areas of the world.  Learn more >>

Science and Nature
Much of the Science Curriculum consists of observations and experiments. The student examines plants to learn the names and functions of the various parts. Outdoor exploration is also an important part of the science curriculum. Students learn to observe, label, classify and theorize – essential scientific skills.  Learn more >>

Montessori Peace
Village Montessori uses the Montessori Peace Curriculum Made Simple, by Judy Feeney. This curriculum offers a year of active conflict resolution as well as peace work drawn from environmental studies, music, and cultural activities of Native American traditions and storytelling, and children’s books to guide children in the continuing path toward Peace.  Learn more >>

Gardening
As the students develop an awareness of their cultural and social roles in the world, Village Montessori also has a full Montessori gardening curriculum fully integrated into the outdoor environment.  Learn more >>

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"The first duty of the educator, whether he is involved with the newborn infant or the older child, is to recognize the human personality of the young being and respect it" - Maria Montessori

"The first duty of the educator, whether he is involved with the newborn infant or the older child, is to recognize the human personality of the young being and respect it" - Maria Montessori

Shhh! We are Learning!

Children in a Montessori environment are free to talk and move about at will, but because they are taught to respect one another's work and concentration, the noise level is usually described as "a quiet hum."  The focus on meaningful work results in what Dr. Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi calls "flow," from which the chidren emerge calm, peaceful, and joyful.  Thus, while the children pursue varied activities alone or in small groups, the classroom feels calm, well-ordered, and peaceful. 

Children in a Montessori environment are free to talk and move about at will, but because they are taught to respect one another's work and concentration, the noise level is usually described as "a quiet hum."  The focus on meaningful work results in what Dr. Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi calls "flow," from which the chidren emerge calm, peaceful, and joyful.  Thus, while the children pursue varied activities alone or in small groups, the classroom feels calm, well-ordered, and peaceful. 

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