Preschool
For children ages 2.5 to 4 years
(ages vary by location)
Our preschool program builds upon the foundation of the toddler community, offering children a rich Montessori curriculum that cultivates academic readiness, social competence, and a genuine love of learning.
In our carefully prepared environment, preschoolers engage with concrete materials that make abstract concepts tangible, fostering deep understanding and independent thinking.
Children work at their own pace, following their interests while developing the concentration, coordination, and self-discipline that will serve them throughout life.
Our Preschool Curriculum
Practical Life
The foundation of our program. Children refine their coordination and develop independence through activities like:
- Pouring, spooning, and other hand-eye coordination exercises
- Care of self: dressing frames, food preparation, personal hygiene
- Care of environment: cleaning, organizing, gardening
- Grace and courtesy: social interactions, conflict resolution
Sensorial
Materials that isolate and refine each of the senses, preparing children for mathematics and geometry:
- Visual discrimination: color, dimension, form
- Tactile refinement: texture, temperature, weight
- Auditory development: sound matching, pitch discrimination
- Olfactory and gustatory experiences
Language
A rich language environment that progresses naturally from spoken to written language:
- Vocabulary enrichment through conversation and nomenclature
- Phonetic awareness and sound games
- Introduction to letters using sandpaper letters
- Early reading and writing experiences
- Literature appreciation and storytelling
Mathematics
Concrete materials that make abstract mathematical concepts tangible:
- Number recognition and counting with concrete materials
- Introduction to the decimal system
- Early addition, subtraction, multiplication concepts
- Geometric shapes and their properties
- Linear counting and skip counting
Cultural Studies
Exploring the world and developing respect for all peoples and cultures:
- Geography: continents, countries, land and water forms
- Science: botany, zoology, life cycles, experiments
- History: time concepts, calendar work, cultural celebrations
- Art and music appreciation
Creative Arts
Opportunities for self-expression and creativity:
- Open-ended art materials and projects
- Music and movement activities
- Dramatic play and role-playing
- Creative problem-solving
A Typical Day
Extended Work Cycle (3 hours)
Uninterrupted time for deep concentration, where children freely choose activities, repeat as desired, and progress at their own pace. This extended period allows for true mastery and flow states.
Circle Time & Group Lessons
Community gathering for songs, stories, movement, and seasonal celebrations. Small group lessons introduce new concepts and materials.
Outdoor Exploration
Daily outdoor time for physical development, nature study, and unstructured play in our safe, natural environment.
Lunch & Rest
Family-style meals promoting social skills, followed by quiet rest time respecting individual needs.
Afternoon Enrichment
Additional work time, art projects, music, or outdoor activities to round out the day.
Kindergarten Readiness & Beyond
Our preschool program provides exceptional preparation for kindergarten and beyond. Children develop:
Academic Skills
Reading, writing, math foundations that often exceed kindergarten expectations
Executive Function
Self-regulation, focus, planning, and problem-solving abilities
Social-Emotional Maturity
Confidence, empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution skills
Our Preschool in Action
Experience Our Preschool
Visit us to see how we nurture curious, capable learners.