Programs

Kindergarten

Kindergarten – What a Year! Every child deserves to enjoy the benefits of a Montessori education especially in the Kindergarten year. In the third year of the Primary Classroom, a Kindergartener has become a confident, knowledgeable leader among his peers. He has come to love learning and finds it an exciting challenge. Many students go on to join the ‘Gifted Program’ in public school and work at a higher grade level.

STEM

Exciting, Engaging, Educational Fun! That’s what science should be for kids. At American Montessori Prep we’ve designed an environment that explores science, technology, engineering and math lessons in a creative and stimulating way. Our aim is to introduce concepts and skills in a structured, logical format building a strong foundation of interconnected principles. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


Music

“The music is not in the notes, but in the silence between.” ― Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart


Odd words for a composer, but Maria Montessori understood this concept when she designed the lessons for the Montessori Bells. With these lessons, the child’s introduction to sound and silence organically raises his awareness of himself and the world around him. He learns to enthusiastically produce beautiful sound and yet, reverently appreciate the space between sound where he finds the peace of silence.  He joyfully creates music with maracas, rhythm sticks, bells, tambourines, and drums. Here at American Montessori Prep School, we also teach music using Dr. Carl Orff’s melodic instruments – xylophones and metallophones. Children have fun learning to express their unique selves through music. 

Art

“Look mommy, it’s a Renoir!”

Children in the Montessori environment are given lessons in art appreciation. They match cards with paintings from the masters – Goya, Van Gogh, Renoir, Cassat, Picasso and more. They are offered paper, paints, easel and supplies so that they can independently explore, create, and express their ideas. The children’s art is exhibited and parents are welcome to stop in and browse.

Spanish

At American Montessori Prep we understand that introducing languages early benefits a child in a myriad of ways. We incorporate Spanish into our daily language through the use of songs, conversation, vocabulary and reading. The Kindergartener who is advanced in his reading is given the opportunity to learn to read in Spanish. It is amazing how skilled they become. Our goal is to offer French, Spanish and Chinese in our ‘After Care’ program as an option for parents.

Before and After Care

Parents are able to drop off their children for our ‘Before Care’ program at 7:30 am. Children can choose an activity to begin their work day, or enjoy a breakfast snack from home. Our regular school program begins at 8:30 and ends at 3:00 pm. If your child participates in the ‘After Care’ program he will engage in STEM activities learning how to think like a scientist, enjoy outdoor recess with friends, eat a school provided snack and choose a fun activity until he is picked up.

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