CURRICULUM

The materials in each classroom support the Montessori curriculum areas of Everyday Living, Sensorial, Math, Language, Geography, Science and Art. Classrooms are equipped with a full range of Montessori materials. These materials are set out in an orderly manner from left to right, top to bottom, and concrete to abstract. Children move through the curriculum at their own pace under the guidance and direction of the teacher. The Montessori curriculum fosters independence and concentration in the young learner while providing the child with a life-long love of learning.

The Montessori classroom is rooted in a curriculum of peace. The environment, the actions and interactions between members of the classroom community, and the atmosphere of the school speak to the child of the importance of living in peace and harmony with each other and with nature.

The curriculum is enhanced with enrichment programs (see below), as well as, activity days.

MULTI-AGE CLASSROOMS

Walnut Park accommodates five Multi-Age (ages 2.9 - 6 years) Montessori classrooms. Each Multi-Age classroom is equipped with a full range of beautiful Montessori materials. Classroom materials are arranged according to the curriculum of Everyday Living, Sensorial, Math, Language, Science, Geography, Art and Music. All classrooms are also equipped with iBook computers, which allow the child to experience educational software. The classroom belongs to the children, where all furniture and equipment is child sized and all work is available to all children.

SCHEDULE OPTIONS

Walnut Park Montessori offers Full Day and Half Day sessions in the multi-age classrooms.
The sessions are as follows:

• Morning Session (8:30-11:30) Available to children 3 & 4 years old only.
• Full Day Session (8:30 - 2:30) A child must be 4 years old by September 30th of the year they are entering school.
• Kindergarten child (5 years old by September 1st) must attend the Full Day program. (Please note that a child must be 6 years old by September 1st for entrance into First Grade).
• All sessions stated above are held 5 days per week. The school doors open daily at 8:00. Children are welcomed into the classroom at that time. Classes officially begin at 8:30.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

The curriculum is enhanced with enrichment programs in music, art, Spanish, gym and library. Enrichment programs are offered on a weekly basis to supplement the classroom curriculum. Children are also invited to participate in Chess class for an additional fee. Chess classes are conducted during the school day.

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