Curriculum
Our classrooms are spacious and well-equipped with specially designed Montessori materials. These materials are divided into the five Montessori areas:
- Practical Life materials help the child master the day-to-day needs of taking care of himself and his/her environment, such as dressing, pouring, and washing.
- Sensorial materials aid the child in his/her powers of observation and discrimination of the senses, such as discriminating colors, sizes, shapes, textures and sounds.
- Language materials promote reading, writing, expression and comprehension primarily through phonics, reading/writing mechanics, handwriting development and self-expression.
- Mathematics materials begin with the concrete understanding of quantity, symbol, and the four operations (+, -, ×, ÷); and progress towards the goal of using these concepts without the aid of Montessori materials.
- Culture is comprised of activities in geography, science, music, art, etc. These various activities provide the child with the opportunity to learn more about the world around him. The Montessori curriculum emphasizes the development of the whole child within a helpful, respectful and cooperative community, helping the child achieve his/her full potential.
Enrichment Classes are a core part of the curriculum at MCS.
Outdoor play is critical for children of all ages. MCS offers a large playground, including swings, play equipment, a sandbox with toys as well as open space, all of which aid the development of the child’s gross motor skills.
MCS encourages all parents to take advantage of our unique, one-way observation windows that allow you to observe the classes anytime without any disruptions.
Related Pages
- Classroom Overview
- Young Preschool
- Primary (Mixed-Age)
- Kindergarten
- After Care
- Camp Programs
- Enrichment Classes
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Overview
of MCS
- Young Preschool
ages 2½ to 3½
8:30 a.m to 12 p.m.
5, 3, or 2 days a week - Mixed-Age Classes
ages 3 to 6
8:30 a.m to 12 p.m.
5 days a week - Kindergarten
5 years by Sept. 30th
8:30 a.m to 2:45 p.m.
5 days a week - After School
Extended Day
12:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Aftercare
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.