Elements & Foundation of Our Classroom
Our course of study comes from the teachings of Maria Montessori: that the child learns from exploration. There are 6 elements that our curriculum is developed around.
Practical Life: The skills of daily living
Sensorial: Exploring the world
Mathematics: From concrete to abstract
Language: From spoken to written
Cultural: Geography and History
Art & Music: Integrated into the prepared environment
3-Year Rotating Curriculum:
Our classrooms develop our studies and use a variety of materials within our 3-year rotating curriculum.
Year 1
| September and October |
-Care of self, others and the environment -Our 5 senses |
| November and December | -Literature; genre-authors & illustrators |
| January and February |
-North America -United States of America |
| March and April |
-Washington State -Life cycles of plants & animals |
| May and June |
-Asia -Life Cycle of Lady Bugs |
Year 2
| September and October |
-Care of self, others and the environment -Human skeleton |
| November and December | -Europe |
| January and February | -Impressionist Artist |
| March and April |
-Life cycle of plants and animals -Nutrition and Gardening |
| May and June |
-South America -Life cycle of Frogs and/or Praying Mantis |
Year 3
| September and October | -Care of self, others and the environment |
| November and December | -Solar System |
| January and February |
-Africa -Seasons & Holidays & Timelines |
| March and April |
-Antarctica State -Life Cycle of Plants & Animals |
| May and June |
-Australia -Life cycle of Butterflies |