TODDLER:

Ages 15 months - 4 years Leyla Barry & Frida Kahlo Classrooms (15 mos - 3 yrs)

Toni Morrison, Rosa, & Rosa Classrooms (2 - 4 yrs)

In the Toddler classrooms, we’ve prepared environments where each child can move and explore freely, which supports the development of the child's self-knowledge. Each child learns to be organized and have respect for others. The environment conforms to the physical needs of the children, both in the size of the furnishings and in the opportunities for motor development.

This is a sensitive period for language and movement. It’s an ideal time for the child to focus on works materials, songs, and activities that encourage development. It’s also a great time for the child's guardians and teachers to work together to help create a sense of community for the child.

PRIMARY:

Ages 3 1/2 - 6 years       Azul, Amarillo, and Monarca Classrooms

Montessori is a continuum of education that allows children to build upon their experiences each year.

In the first year of the Primary program, your child’s days will be filled with activities centered around “Practical Life.” Children learn to sweep the floor, set the table, and clean the leaves of plants. They experiment with sensorial works bringing to life visual, auditory, and tactile senses. They play vocabulary sound games, sing, and dance when gathered for group activities.

As children continue in the Primary program, they are introduced to sounds and symbols which lay the groundwork for reading and writing in the future. They are introduced to numbers and the decimal system as well as land and water forms, geometric figures, and the political countries of the world. They also learn about the parts of plants and animals and about music and art—all at their own pace, in their own time.

During the third year (the traditional kindergarten year), everything culminates—reading, writing, and mathematical understanding blossom from the many seeds that were planted in the previous two years. The child leaves the program with a strong set of academic skills; but, far more importantly, with the attitude that learning is fun, exciting, and boundless. 

La Casa Montessori's Primary program is designed for preschool and kindergarten children ages 4 to 6. 

ELEMENTARY:

Ages 5 - 11 years    Verde Classroom & D97 After School Program

The Montessori Elementary program offers an unparalleled opportunity for the ongoing development of your child who has been nurtured in the Primary program. They are entering a new period in life where the creative, social, and even imaginative needs of children require a planned environment and expansive course study to support their independence.  

La Casa Montessori's Elementary program is designed to meet the needs of your child in this phase of development. Montessori elementary students study both broadly and deeply, covering many subjects not attempted in traditional schools.  The children develop expertise in a subject that is especially interesting to them. Because there is no rigid schedule or prescribed curriculum that the whole class must follow, children can focus intensely on their self-chosen work, with minimal interruption. At the same time, they will collaborate with the teacher to ensure that the basic skills for each grade are mastered.  

A version of the public school standards is available to the class, and the teacher facilitates each child’s use of these standards as a guide to their work choices. To support each child’s individualized plan of study, the teacher meets with them regularly to plan and assess progress.

The La Casa Montessori Elementary program is led by a bilingual Montessori-certified lead teacher.