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Each classroom is guided by an experienced Montessori teacher and assistant and is vertically age grouped, with children from ages 3 - 6 in each. The preschool program centers around a safe and nurturing environment prepared for Walden’s youngest students. The idea is to help the child understand that these activities are an enjoyable experience in which learners take pride. In the Montessori classroom all activities are referred to as “work.” The word work is meant to have the same positive meaning as the word play. In kindergarten, opportunities expand as students participate in a formal art class along with a physical education class each week. The confidence children feel as a result of this experience readies them for their next educational experiences.Ĭhildren in preschool have the opportunity to visit the library for instruction, fun and new book selections and head to the music studio to enjoy dance, song and introduction to instruments weekly. During their Kindergarten year, they internalize and reinforce their earlier experiences, they master more advanced math, reading, and writing skills.Īs a result of being in the same classroom for three or four years, children have the unique opportunity to experience learning as both the littlest learners and as leaders and teacher helpers in their classroom.

Earlier lessons such as pouring water without spilling, buttoning a shirt, or recognizing shapes, colors, and letters build naturally into more complex lessons including arranging letters into words, understanding the power of ten, or drawing a map of the world.Īs children advance, so do their activities, preparing for abstract thinking and building a foundation for a lifetime of understanding. All are specifically designed to translate children’s natural curiosity and energy into learning.Ĭhildren intently work with beautifully designed hands-on materials.

KINDERGARTEN SCHOOLS FULL

Walden offers several schedule options for our preschool program, ranging from 3 half days to 5 full days, and a full-day Kindergarten program.

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