(6 weeks – 17 months)
The focus in our Milky Way class is for our youngest students. Socialization, large and fine motor skill development and mobility are key aspects of our Milky Way classroom. Brain development in infants is happening at lightning speed. The brain is making synaptic connections at the rate of 7000 a second. Talking face to face to your infant is one of the most important things you can do to enhance language skills. The Montessori environment for this age of development is focused on fostering trust in the child.
(steady walkers 17-30 months)
The focus in our Little Dippers classroom for our young toddlers is socialization, language development, large and fine motor skill development and working toward independence. This independence includes feeding and other daily life skills. Talking face to face to your toddler is one of the most important things you can do to enhance language skills. Teachers closely observe each toddler to facilitate personalized interaction and growth. At such a young age, these students need equal parts hands-on care and the freedom to explore and learn independently.
(2.5 years – 3.5 years or toilet trained)
The focus in our Big Dippers classroom for our oldest toddlers. This class focuses on socialization, language development, large and fine motor skill development and working toward independence. During this early childhood phase, students develop cognitive, socio-emotional, and language skills. As a result, Montessori classrooms are equipped with child-sized furniture and Montessori-specific learning materials. Activites like sorting, counting, and sensory-based tasks foster cognitive development.
Regular storytelling, singing, reading, and work with sounds and shapes of letters also help children develop language skills. Students begin to learn about cultures, nature, and basic science concepts at this age. The classroom emphasizes independence and respect for others while helping children develop relationships.
(3.5 years or toilet trained – 4.5 years)
The Orion classroom focuses on the beginning preschool stage. Children experience more structured learning while still enjoying a degree of freedom. Activities cover areas such as language, math, sensory education, and cultural subjects.
The classroom is designed to allow children to choose activities independently, encouraging self-paced learning. Social interaction is crucial; children learn from interacting with older and younger peers, gaining various perspectives. They acquire foundational academic skills while also developing emotional and social capabilities through group activities and collaborative tasks.
(4.5 years – 6 years)
At this age, your child no longer learns through absorption but uses reasoning, imagination, and logic to navigate the world. They want independence during this stage, and they develop their conscience and gain a better understanding of right and wrong.
This age is also when your child begins to interact more with others and forms important relationships with peers. This time is ideal to teach about ethics and how to treat others.
The Pegasus classroom also focuses on math, science, language, and practical life skills.
