Curriculum Outline Social skills and graces Self-care Care of environment Fine/gross motor skills Movement Sensorial Beginning geometry Numerals, sequencing and quantity Introduction to operations Basic art and music Language enrichment Phonetic and sight reading Integrated language development Writing Geography Introduction to science subjects and skills

Principles of Montessori Mixed-age grouping Gross and fine motor skill development Freedom of choice with responsibility Children progress at own pace Child-centered process Emphasis on self-discipline Positive behavior modeled and reinforced Respect for self means respect for others Children teach each other Appreciation and respect for all life Character development Individual as well as group instruction Self-teaching materials Emphasis on creative problem-solving Specially trained teachers Peace through education Individualized developmental learning

Montessori Compared to Traditional Education

The goal of Montessori and most traditional education is generally the same: to provide learning experiences for the child. However, a difference in emphasis and method makes this learning experience quite different in a Montessori classroom.