MONTESSORI ENRICHMENT

The Montessori Enrichment program is an extension of a child’s Montessori day.  Students who need a full school day, and are not ready for the Kindergarten Program, may attend the Montessori Enrichment Program after the regular Toddler House or Children’s House morning.  Students bring their own cold lunch and will eat lunch together.  After lunch, children may nap or  (for non nappers) may work with familiar Montessori materials, engage in imaginative play, art projects, cooking, or other activities in the Montessori classroom.

A walk through an afternoon in the Montessori Enrichment Program…

11:35 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Lunch

Children gather together to enjoy lunch. This is a time for us to focus on grace, courtesy, friendship and cooperation.  Upon arrival to their room, the children wash their hands, and actively participate in preparing their lunch environment. The children set out their lunches and join together in a song of gratitude. After lunch is finished, the children clean up their tables and lunch area.

12:10 – 12:45 p.m.  Work time with Montessori materials

Children can continue their exploration of familiar Montessori materials. There is the opportunity for additional lessons and enrichment materials during this time. In Children’s House, a fifteen minute story time helps to transition to rest time.

12:45/1:00 - 2:45 p.m.  Rest

The youngest children in Toddlers’ House begin resting at 12:30 where they lay on nap mats and rest. The second group of nappers in Children’s House go to rest at 1:00. During this time the lights are off and gentle music is playing.  Teachers sit quietly by the children. Children who do not fall asleep after a 25 minute rest period will be able to transition to calm activities in the classroom.

12:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Children who do not nap have enriched Montessori time

Children who are nearing age 5 may not need a full rest, they will be encouraged to have a short quiet time prior to resuming their Montessori activities and enrichment lessons in a small group setting.

3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Recess 3:20 p.m. Dismissal

Children gather their belongings to go home.  They enjoy 20 minutes of gross motor time and then line up with their belongings to go home.