PreSchool, Kindergarten, and After School Programs in Fremont, CA |
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The Montessori classroom consists of the
following main areas: |
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Practical Life
This area is designed to help students
develop a care for themselves, the
environment, and each other. These
creative activities are offered to assist
the child in developing a sense of order,
concentration, independence, fine motor
skills, grace, courtesy, confidence, self
esteem, and respect for others. The activities
build a child's concentration as well as
prepare the child for writing and
language. |
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Sensorial
All learning first comes through the
senses. There are many different
Montessori sensorial materials and
activities designed to help the child
refine the tactile, visual, auditory,
olfactory, and gustatory senses. The child
will develop skills in thinking, judgment,
concentration, comparing and sequencing.
This prepares them for more complex
learning in other areas such as math and language. |
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Language
The language curriculum includes
everything - from vocabulary development
to writing to reading. Through multiple
language arts activities, a child will
learn the alphabet, phonetic sounds,
reading and writing, irregular or
sight words, phonograms and blends. Our
Montessori teachers will also involve the
child in public speaking and
reciting poetry. |
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Mathematics
Children go from a concrete understanding
of mathematics to an abstract
understanding of mathematics via
mathematical concepts. Through activities
that incorporate the use of concrete
materials children learn to count and then
systematically progress to solving complex
addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division questions, and they learn the exchange of
quantities. |
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Cultural/Geography
This includes studies of the world and
other cultures through photographs, molds,
globes, flags and puzzles. Montessori
children achieve early understanding of
the concepts of continent, country, and
state, land, water, air, world's regions
and the names of many countries of the
world. More important, the goal is
acquiring an understanding of the world's
other cultures and what they offer. |
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Science
Botany activities are child-centered using
live plants, seedlings, flowers, and
fruits - to help them develop an
appreciation for the delicate balance of
nature. Zoology activities develop the
children's fascination with animals and
teach them to respect animals' needs and
habits. The scientific activities are a
fun way to develop skills of
predicting and analyzing. |
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Art
Art is an area where the students can
freely express themselves through the use
of many materials. Art appreciation is
also a part of the curriculum. The
children will be introduced to different
artists and various mediums of art. |
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Music Enrichment Activities
Music and singing are part of the
scheduled activities to help the child
develop an appreciation for sounds and
melody. |
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