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Infants

Citing the child's staggering capacity to learn, Maria Montessori stated that 'Education should begin at birth.' In fact, current research on the infant brain concurs that the first year of a baby's life lays a critical foundation for all future learning. This finding carries profound implications for what we should do for our babies, both at home and in school.

Curriculum

Motor Skill Development– grasping, clutching, movement, tossing, catching, rolling, crawling, walking
Sensory Development– touching, feeling, listening
Language Development– reading time, speech development
Music and Movement– dancing, singing, outdoor play
Shapes and Colors– identifying and forming shapes
Artistic Development– art and construction projects
Play and Rest

Summer Camp

Scholarshine Montessori summer camps provide children with a fun and educational experience during their break from regular school. We plan each week around a different theme, such as nature exploration, arts and crafts, sports, science experiments, or cultural appreciation. Each theme offers a variety of related activities while still maintaining structured daily activities.

Activities

Outdoor Adventure – Activities like hiking, picnics, nature walks, and visits to local parks.
Field Trips– Educational field trips to museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, or local historical sites
Water Activities – Water play in a safe environment

Toddlers

"A child in his earliest years, at the age of two or a little older, is capable of tremendous achievements." – Maria Montessori

The Montessori Toddler classroom provides a unique environment for children aged two to three to develop their intellect, movement, and language. Guided by their teachers, children gain self-confidence as they work independently at their own pace, using carefully designed materials that foster logical thinking, creativity, and responsibility. The environment offers abundant opportunities to enhance hand-eye coordination, enjoy music, and cultivate balance through artistic, musical, and kinesthetic activities.

Curriculum

Motor Skill Development– hands-on activities, outdoor play, tossing, catching
Cognitive Development– puzzles, games recognizing shapes, numbers, colors
Language Development– reading, recognizing and forming letters, storytelling, speech
Artistic Development– art projects, construction projects, dramatic play
Social Development– large and small group activities, sharing, politeness
Sensory Development– textures, understanding the senses, descriptive activities

Preschool

'From birth to three years, a child acquires essential skills like speaking and walking. Around age three, they enter the Conscious Absorbent Mind phase, focusing on self-construction and personality formation. This phase is marked by significant brain development and a desire for independence, with the child's mantra being 'Let Me Do It Myself!'

Curriculum

Motor Skill Development– outdoor games, dancing, movement
Language Development– recognizing and forming letters, story time, speech, and introduction to phonics. Specific exercises build skills in discriminating and analyzing sounds, laying a foundation in phonetic skills that prepare a child for reading.
Imaginative Development– arts & crafts, dramatic play storytelling
Social Development– large and small group activities, sharing, cooperation
Mathematical Development– Introduction to mathematical concepts. Mathematics is taught with materials that introduce children to the concept of quantity and number symbols. Children are introduced to geometric shapes and relationships.
Geography/Social Studies– To help the child become aware, understand, and appreciate the history and diversity of world cultures, and the reality of human interdependence.
Science– To examine and explore the plant and animal world through awareness and exposure to the life that surrounds the child

Kinder/Elementary

Our elementary classroom provides a dynamic learning environment where a child's education extends well beyond the basics. Our program nurtures a child's innate curiosity about the world, incorporating critical thinking, independent research, and problem-solving as integral components of our daily curriculum.

Montessori methods are highly hands-on. Our students can physically manipulate a square of 5, observing how it can be replicated five times until they hold an actual cube of 5 (5^3) in their hands. They can unroll the Timeline of Life on Earth, comprehending the vast spans of time that preceded the evolution of our human ancestors. Whether mastering basic arithmetic or grappling with more complex concepts such as the passage of time, we approach subjects from a multitude of angles.

This approach also involves dedicating ample time to ensure each student comprehends a concept before advancing to a more complex one. Our instruction is highly individualized, with children progressing in a subject based on their genuine understanding and mastery, rather than adhering to an arbitrary timetable.

After School

The after-school program at Scholarshine Montessori provides a valuable opportunity to extend learning, engage children in enriching activities, and ensure their safety and well-being.

Activities

Enrichment Activities – Participate in a variety of enrichment activities, such as art and craft projects, gardening, and dance.
Homework Assistance – A quiet and supervised space where children can complete their homework. We may offer guidance and support when needed.
Cultural Exploration –Introduce children to different cultures through activities, stories, and art projects related to diverse countries and traditions.

Enrichment Programs

Language

Spanish and Mandarin classes

Art

Sewing, craft and painting

Dance

Ethnic dances

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