Practical Life exercises:  aid in the development of order, concentration, coordination and independence; these works focus on the care of self, others and the environment, as well as the development of fine and gross motor skills; examples include transfer works, sponging, tying and table washing

Sensorial works:  aid in the development of the senses; examples include works focusing on visual and auditory discrimination

Math activities: aid in the development of numerical concepts; examples include works in number recognition, one-to-one correspondence and operations

Language activities: aid in the development of written and oral communication skills; examples include sandpaper letters (sound/symbol awareness) and the Moveable Alphabet

Cultural lessons: aid in the discovery of scientific, geographical and historical concepts; examples include experiments, animal matching cards and puzzle maps

Art, Music, Drama and Movement: aid in developing an appreciation for the arts, as well as self-discovery; curriculum alternates so that activities from all areas are explored

Our classroom is a free choice learning environment, which means that children are given the freedom to choose works that appeal to their interests and development; this is an essential part of the Montessori Curriculum.  Occasionally, the directress may suggest an activity for a child who needs assistance.  Additionally, we present both individual and small group lessons as determined by the child’s readiness and mastery of previous works.