Toddler Program
Ages 1 to 2 ½ years

  • Warm, caring and secure environment which encourages physical,
    emotional and intellectual growth.
  • Small groups with individualized attention.
  • The child is encouraged to grow at his/her own pace, in a motivating
    environment.
  • Emphasis on gross motor skills, language and social interactions.
  • Creative learning through the use of Montessori materials – including
    Alphabet, Numbers, colors and shapes.
  • Program includes Songs, rhymes, story time, exercise, Music and Dance.
  • Assistance in Toilet training.

Preschool * Pre-K * Kindergarten program
For children aged 2 1/2 – 6 years

Since readiness to enter a new social and learning environment occurs at the
age of three years, the Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms are equipped for
children of ages 2 ½ to 6 years. This arrangement allows the children to both
learn from and help each other. The program includes Computer activities, Music
classes, Dance classes, and field trips. The curriculum is designed to develop
and introduce the child to the following aspects:


Exercises of Practical life

  • develops movements and coordination
  • takes care of oneself and the environment
  • emphasis on order and self discipline

Sensorial

  • develops special motor coordination
  • builds intellectual activities
  • develops the sensory skills

Language

  • Sounds of the spoken language and grammer
  • Alphabet recognition and sounds of the letters
  • Activities to prepare the child for reading and writing

Math

  • Recognition of numbers
  • Counting, quantity and quality of numbers
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, through the use of games.

Social Studies & Science

  • Introduces plant life, animal life, people, buildings and art.
  • Includes educational shows and experiments.

Music & Dance

  • Classes are taught by a professional dance teacher.
  • Highlights and annual spring concert performed by the children.
  • Music includes the use of instruments, rhythms, and creative moving.

Creative Arts & Crafts

  • Coloring, tracing, painting, cutting, pasting, projects and artwork.


MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF
EAST RUTHERFORD