“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”
Maria Montessori
The Primary classrooms, designed for children ages 3 to 6, follow the Montessori approach to foster a lifelong love of learning. The program emphasizes independence, moral development, and the foundation for creative thinking and problem-solving—core values rooted in Dr. Montessori’s philosophy.
The Primary Program runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with drop-off available as early as 7:15 AM. Children are also eligible for extended care through our After-School Program, which operates from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Aside from lunch and outdoor play, the children’s day is centered around a three-hour morning work cycle—and for those enrolled in the extended day, a second two-hour work cycle in the afternoon. Dr. Montessori’s observations revealed that long, uninterrupted periods of focused work are essential for developing a child’s ability to concentrate and engage deeply with the learning materials.
The mixed-age classroom creates unique opportunities for learning, collaboration, and leadership. Children explore a wide range of concepts through individualized and small-group lessons tailored to their developmental stage. The program features authentic Montessori materials across five core areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural Studies.
Primary Curriculum
Practical Life
Practical Life
Practical Life materials help children develop essential skills for caring for themselves and their environment. Activities such as buttoning, cutting vegetables, watering plants, and sweeping up spills promote responsibility and independence. While these tasks serve real-life purposes, they also lay the groundwork for emerging executive function skills by encouraging focus, coordination, and purposeful movement.
Sensorial
Sensorial
Children naturally explore and understand the world through their senses. The Sensorial area helps them make sense of these experiences by offering materials that isolate specific qualities—such as color, shape, size, texture, and weight. Through hands-on exploration, children develop keen observation and comparison skills, laying a strong foundation for future learning in language, math, and beyond.
Language
Language
The Montessori approach nurtures the natural joy children find in language. Through stories, poetry, songs, and rich conversations, children develop their ability to express themselves with confidence and creativity. Building on this strong foundation, they progress through a carefully designed sequence of Montessori materials that support the development of both writing and reading skills.
Math
Math
Through independent problem-solving in Practical Life and thoughtful exploration with Sensorial materials, children begin engaging with mathematical thinking from an early age. The Montessori math curriculum introduces foundational concepts—such as numbers 1–10, the concept of zero, and the decimal system—as well as advanced ideas like the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). These hands-on materials make abstract concepts concrete, allowing young children to grasp and enjoy advanced math at a pace that feels natural and empowering.
Cultural Studies
Cultural Studies
Cultural extension materials introduce children to a broad range of subjects that deepen their understanding of the world. Art and music are woven into daily classroom life, while biology comes alive through hands-on exploration of plant and animal life cycles and basic classifications. Geography and cultural studies are explored through continent maps, storytelling, and meaningful contributions from parents. Children also gain an appreciation for diversity as they learn about the various backgrounds, religions, and countries of origin represented in their own community.
