preschool primary program
Freedom Montessori Preschool Primary Program
Tangible academic experiences and practical life exercises engage children in learning, in a mixed-age classroom. Our Montessori Primary program offers a unique, mixed-age classroom environment, for children approximately 3 to 6 years old. Here, children engage in individual learning experiences, as well as one-on-one interactions, which are integral to the Montessori Method.
Montessori Classes for 3–6 Year Old Children
As children get older, they tend to see things that adults find ordinary, very interesting and special. Practical life exercises like sorting, pouring, or washing dishes absorb them completely. We recognize this as the beginning of control and coordination of mind and body. That’s why Montessori learning revolves around tangible, hands-on experiences.
Primary Program Environment and Experience at FMS
Our Primary/Preschool age group children use concrete materials to learn math; movable alphabet letters to explore language; and cubes, cylinders and other objects to categorize, find spatial relationships, and more. Practical learning experiences explore key subjects including:
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Science and Nature
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Music and Movement
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Sensorial Skills
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Cooking and Nutrition
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Cultural Awareness
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History and Geography
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Language Arts
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Mathematics
In the process, children are discovering independence, confidence, and innovation.
Prepared for Independence
Our Child-Centered, Montessori preschool primary classrooms are designed to support independent, self-directed learning where children freely choose activities that match their interests and developmental stage. These classrooms are designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the three – six year old child. Beauty and order play important roles in creating the child size atmosphere which is carefully designed to encourage curiosity and a love for learning.
Freedom Montessori Primary Program offers each child the opportunity to:
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To develop a solid academic foundation and desire for lifelong learning
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To encourage independent decision making and problem-solving skills
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To become an integral member of the classroom community
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To develop positive social, emotional and physical growth in a respectful environment
A typical day for a young student includes time when the class gathers in a circle to sing together and learns about something new; perhaps the topic is Olympics, or Oceans or how to greet a friend with a handshake.
Our below Primary environment offerings and benefits reflect the comprehensive, child-centered nature of the Montessori primary program, designed to support intellectual, social, and emotional growth.
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Mixed-Age Learning: Our 3-6 years multi-age classroom fosters collaboration and mentorship, as younger children learn from older peers and older children reinforce their knowledge by guiding others.
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Hands-On Exploration: Opportunity to learn to maneuver about their classroom with confidence.
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Holistic Development: Exploring concepts in arithmetic, reading and writing, geography, science and activities of daily life such as preparing their own snack or washing dishes.
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Social and Emotional Growth: Learning skills in grace and courtesy, naturally caring and teaching each other, respecting the classroom activities, and learning to clean up after themselves.
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Each school day includes active outside play time in our safe and child-friendly play areas.
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Music, Physical Education, Arts and Spanish enrichment as included as part of the Primary program.
Montessori Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
Q : At what ages do you accept students?
Q : Can I enroll anytime?
Q : What are your school hours of operation?
Q : What will my child’s typical day be like?
A : Of course, the typical day is different for each age group but in general, all programs start the morning with a quiet activity like puzzle/reading etc. This is followed by Montessori education in each of the five key areas that are mentioned below. Then, the children enjoy outdoor time, followed by lunch, and naptime (for appropriate age groups). After lunch/naptime, each program participates in small group-based learning activities and social time. Please refer to our classroom schedule for more details.
Q : What type of curriculum is used at Freedom Montessori School.
A : At FMS, we fully embrace Dr. Montessori’s belief that childhood education must be progressive. Our Montessori curriculum is tailored to provide continuous improvement specific for each child. Our curriculum offers children five key areas of study: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Culture. Each of these areas of learning uses specifically designed Montessori materials that aid in teaching that specific key knowledge area or skill. Our classrooms present a prepared environment, aimed at satisfying curious minds.
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Our Enrichment Programs
Your child’s inner potential converted to lifelong skills.
Art Enrichment
Unleash your child’s creativity with our arts enrichment program. Through hands-on activities like painting, sculpting, and drawing, children develop fine motor skills, imaginative thinking, and a sense of autonomy.
Spanish Enrichment
Our Spanish language program offer a language immersion experience in a Montessori environment.
Music & Dance Enrichment
Discover the rhythm of learning! Our music and dance enrichment programs spark creativity, foster coordination, and instill a lifelong love of the arts.