Program Details

Daily Schedule Details

Montessori Work Cycle

During work cycle, students may receive lessons individually or in small groups. Lessons may be in the classroom or outdoors, and include everything from science and geography to math and art. Students are free to choose any material to work on during this time, as long as they have been introduced to its proper use and care. Teachers will meet with children individually throughout the week to ensure that they are finding work that is engaging, meaningful, and appropriately challenging to them.

Community Meeting

During meetings, students work together (with teacher  guidance) to address any concerns or issues that have come up. They also learn to share meaningful appreciations and compliments with each other. Meetings are carefully structured and consistent, and serve as the foundation for building and preserving a peaceful and joyful community.

Group Reading

Sustained silent reading and listening to stories read aloud are both important for children’s reading and comprehension skills. We alternate between individual reading and group read aloud.

Open Cycle

Afternoons are open ended and unstructured. Children may play outside, make art, work in the garden, build a fort, bake cookies, read in the sunshine, or just sit and chat with friends. Unstructured time is essential to children’s healthy development.