In the Classroom

The major areas of our classrooms include:

Practical Life Area

This is the basis for the entire Montessori Classroom. It encourages the child to refine his/her movements. It fosters independence, coordination, a sense of order and concentration.

Sensorial Area

In this area, the child learns through the development of his/her senses. The child learns to make comparisons and to distinguish differences in:

• Color
• Size
• Shape
• Sounds

Math Area

The materials in this area are designed to foster:

• Number recognition
• The concept of 1:1 correspondence
• Addition, telling time, and place value (in the Montessori II Classroom)

Language Area

The materials in this area are designed to foster:

• Refinement of visual perception skills
• Writing skills
• Pre-reading skills