Primary Program

Serving ages 3 to 6 years old

Children ages 3 years to 6+ years comprise the Primary Class.  With the mixed age group, our children develop a sense of community where the younger children learn from the older students, and the older children mentor and become positive role models for the younger students.  While the older children are academically challenged and gain leadership roles, the youngsters in the class get a glimpse of the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Students in the Primary Class explore and actively learn in our thoughtfully prepared Montessori classrooms where the materials have been chosen to meet their developmental needs.  Teachers observe and guide each child’s readiness and mastery of skills and lessons. The students are encouraged to learn at their own pace through the use of self-correcting Montessori materials and activities, exploration and discovery, and group interaction.  Students in the Primary Class naturally develop a love for learning with guidance and encouragement to reach his/her own full potential. 

• World Language Exposure: Chinese and Spanish are taught during circle time through songs, stories, and simple call-and-response activities. Students practice greetings, matching picture cards, and games that naturally build vocabulary in a fun way. At this age, the brain absorbs language sounds easily, a sensitivity that fades as children grow older, making these early years a valuable window for language exposure.

  ✓ Mandarin Chinese Lessons (weekly)

  ✓ Spanish Lessons (daily)

The daily routine with our Primary Class is very consistent.  With consistency comes predictability which nurtures a child’s self-confidence and trust.