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1615 Clark Ave
Pre-Primary Program (ages 2-3)
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9:00am - 2:30pm
9:00 - 9:15 Arrival and Greeting
(Children hang up belongings, change shoes, and join a group activity while everyone arrives.)
9:15 - 10:30 Self Guided Work Period - Inside
(using Montessori materials and monthly themed works, teachers provide one-on-one or group lessons)
10:30 - 10:45 Group Snack
(Practice grace and courtesy, food preparation, cleaning up, and conversation.)
10:45 - 11:30 Outside Time
(our playground is designed to inspire imagination, provide children ample exercise, and connect with nature through gardening and water play)
11:30 - 11:45 Circle Time
(Songs, movement, stories, vocabulary, grace and courtesy, or cultural lessons.)
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
(Children help clean the tables, prepare their food, practice conversation and manners, and participate in cleaning up afterward.)
12:15 - 2:00 Rest Time
(We read books and listen to quiet music. Children may sleep or explore a quiet activity on a comfortable mat)
2:00 - 2:30 Closing Circle & Dismissal
(Songs, reflection, read a short story, review the day, prepare for pick-up.)
Primary Program (3-5 years)
9:00am - 2:30pm
9:00 - 9:15 Morning Meeting
(community circle time to welcome the day and discuss daily goals)
9:15 - 11:15 Self Guided Work Period - Inside
(using Montessori materials and monthly themed works, teachers provide one-on-one or group lessons)
11:15 - 11:30 Circle Time
(teachers lead song, story time, yoga, or give group lessons in science or geography)
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
(Children help clean the tables, prepare their food, practice conversation and manners, and participate in cleaning up afterward.)
12:00 - 1:15 Outside Time
(our playground is designed to inspire imagination, provide children ample exercise, and connect with nature through gardening and water play)
1:15 - 2:15 Rest Time
(We read books and listen to quiet music. Children may sleep or explore a quiet activity on a comfortable mat)
2:25 - 2:30 End of Day Activities
(Children put away bedding, enjoy a short story, songs, sharing, or quiet table activities before preparing for pick-up.)
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Elementary Program (grades K-3)
8am - 2:30pm
8:00 - 8:30 Children Arrive/Free Choice
8:30 - 8:45 Morning Meeting
(community circle time to welcome the day and discuss daily goals)
8:45 - 10:45 Self Guided Work Period - Inside
(using Montessori materials teachers provide individually planned lessons and group instruction) followed by a group circle time
11:00 - 11:30 Lunch
(we thank the earth for providing our food and enjoy
time together over a meal)
11:30 - 12:30 Outside Play/Group Sports
(outside freeplay followed by teacher led physical education)
12:30 - 1:30 Quiet Time/Reading Time
(children enjoy quiet and calming activities while teachers read aloud. Individual reading lessons are given)
1:30 - 2:30 Afternoon Work Cycle
(Students complete ongoing projects, explore art and STEM activities, continue individualized work, participate in practical life projects, or extend learning outdoors through nature-based experiences and collaborative activities.)
Tell Me More About Butterfly House
Eco-friendly
It is our duty to care for this earth that we call home! We use only eco-friendly and child-safe cleaning products. Within the classroom we teach love and respect for all creatures of the earth.
Hands-on Materials
Montessori materials are made with beauty and purpose. These materials are designed to help children learn through touching, exploring and experimenting. Our students are learning through sensorial input long before they put pen to paper.
Trained Teachers
Our teachers are trained in the Montessori pedagogy. We are proud to offer the community an authentic Montessori environment! A safe place for children to grow and learn through respect and within limits.
Rainboots Required
We play outside in all kinds of weather! Please dress your child in clothes that they can freely explore the mud puddles in. As they say in Norway "there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing."