Pre-Primary
Smithville Montessori Academy provides a carefully designed,
age appropriate program which allows children to explore and
discover as they work with a wide variety of Montessori materials
and educational toys in a spacious and stimulating environment.
The Montessori environment is designed to satisfy the needs
of a young child´s sensitive period of order, independence,
concentration, coordination, and exploration in the course
of a normal day.
Practical Life:
These exercises are simple but critical to the child's development.
Children learn about caring for themselves and their environment
by exploring simple concepts such as spooning, pouring,
sorting, dressing, sweeping, hand washing, greeting, basic
manners and table setting.
Sensorial:
Toddlers learn about the world around them through active
use of all five senses. Sensorial and manipulative activities
include bead stringing, puzzles, and matching by shape,
size, color and texture. These exercises are tremendously
attractive to a toddler and create essential opportunities
for learning.
Language:
New words are introduced to toddlers on a continuing basis
to help grow and develop their vocabulary.
Story Time:
Reading together is a pleasurable time. A variety of books,
stories, and activities stimulate the child's interest in
books and reading.
Music:
Children enjoy gathering together to learn new songs, sing
old favorites, and play age appropriate instruments, music
games, and perform finger plays.
Art:
The stimulating art environment includes interesting, simple
art activities such as pasting, paper tearing, painting,
play dough and more.
Socialization:
Playing together and learning to share are just a few of
the activities that prepare the children for the world outside
the classroom.
Math:
When a child is ready, he is introduced to simple math activities
such as counting and identifying numerals.
Outdoor Activities:
Fresh air activities are encouraged and include ride-on
toys, play equipment, and organized games as well as planting
and caring for our outdoor garden and flower area..
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