Montessori School Program
Description

Our Montessori program is a fun and interactive learning environment for children three to six years old.  It is led by a head teacher who is trained by the American Montessori Association and holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.

ISA’s Montessori program believes that children are individuals with different needs, interests, and abilities.  Therefore we are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where the children are respected and allowed to develop at their own natural pace, while encouraging an active, independent and self-directed attitude towards learning.

The learning areas in the class are neatly organized with especially designed Montessori lessons which aid the children as they grow at their own pace while gaining self confidence and academic achievement.  In order to enhance the children’s knowledge and understanding about the world around them, thematic units are also planned on a weekly basis and are carefully tied to other subject areas (Language, Math, Science, Art, Music, etc.)  This environment ensures order, respect, happiness and many learning opportunities for curious minds.

Parents who are interested in the program can visit ISA for a tour of the classroom and school facility.

The tentative program schedule is as follows:

Time

Activity

7:45 – 8:00

Arrival of students by bus or parent drop-off

8:00 – 9:25

Work time with Montessori Lessons such as: Mathematics, Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Geography and Science. (Individual and Independent Work)

9:30 – 9:45

Snack and floor games

9:50 – 10:20

Specials (Music, Art, PE, Library, Foreign Languages, Computer, Cooking and Yoga)

10:25 – 11:30

Circle Time (Poetry, Story, and Thematic Unit Discussion / Activity)

11:30 – 12:15

Outside Play Time and Bathroom Break

12:15 – 1:00

Lunch and Quiet Reading Time

1:00 – 2:15

Nap Time for 3 year olds / Workbook and Montessori Lessons for 4-6 year olds

2:15 – 2:45

End of the Day Fun Games, Bathroom Break and Dismissal.