Children’s House
Jonathan Montessori has two Children’s House classrooms with a mixed-age group of children ages 33-months to 6 years old.
Our program at JMS provides enriching hands-on learning experiences with specially formulated Montessori materials for:
Mathematics | Languages | Sensorial Exploration | Practical Life | Art | Science | Geography
Focus
Self-Directed Learning
Critical Thinking
Social-Emotional and Intellectual Growth
Independent Thought and Action
Self-Confidence
Collaboration with Classmates
Caring for the Classroom and Outdoor Environment
Details
Children’s House Hours 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Schedule Options:
Full-Day 8:30 - 3:00
7-Hour Day
8-Hour Day
9-Hour Day
10-Hour Day
Curriculum:
The First Year
Three and Four Year Olds
Develop familiarity, routine and comfort with the new environment, peers and adults
Practical life exercises form the basis for their independent work
Work with very concrete concepts such as quantity and phonetic sounds
Begin to take responsibility in care of self and environment
Curriculum:
The Second Year
Four and Five Year Olds
Serve as mentors to younger children
Become active partners in their own work
Able to self-direct their learning
The Guide/Teacher begins to step back as the child begins to step forward
Curriculum:
The Third Year
Five and Six Year Olds
Child’s overall development will appear to equal or exceed that experienced in the previous two years
Learning through teaching
Continuing to mentor young children
Possess patience to stick with lessons that are challenging
Growth is evident as children learn to make choices
The following qualities emerge: Patience, Problem-solving, Concentration, Leadership, Resilience, Adaptability, Curiosity, Independence, Self-Confidence
