EARLY LEARNING: Montessori PreSchool LANGUAGE ARTS Reading readiness materials, sandpaper letters, movable alpha-bet, phonetic picture cards, special sounds, writing activities MATHEMATICS Sandpaper numerals, number rods, golden bead materials, 100 board SOCIAL STUDIES Uniqueness of one's own community and other cultures, movable maps of the world SCIENCE Experimenting with natural objects; observe, classify, label, predict, apply information COMPUTER Introduction to computer skills, stories, games ART Opportunity to create with a variety of art media MUSIC Development of musical awareness, beat competency, and singing voice through instruments, songs, movement, games RELIGION Developmental approach to understanding peaceful and loving relationships with others PHYSICAL EDUCATION Gross motor development to enhance flexibility, agility, coordination and balance LIBRARY SKILLS Story appreciation, choosing books, following library routines HEALTH Care of self and environment |