Preschool/Kindergarten Curriculum
Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten Curriculum (Ages 3 years – 6 years)
Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Practical Life Skills
• Builds independence and coordination through real-life tasks
• Activities include pouring, buttoning, food preparation, sweeping, and care of plants/animals
• Develops focus, order, concentration, and responsibility
• Prepares hands and mind for writing and academic work
Sensorial Development
• Refines the five senses through hands-on exploration
• Materials isolate specific qualities (color, texture, size, shape, sound, weight, temperature)
• Prepares the brain for math, geometry, and logical thinking
• Encourages classification, comparison, and pattern recognition
Language and Literacy
• Phonetic approach to reading using sandpaper letters and movable alphabet
• Builds vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension through storytelling and conversation
• Early writing begins with tracing, then moves to composing words and sentences
• Reading readiness and fluency emerge naturally through sequential lessons
Mathematics
• Introduces concrete materials for understanding quantity and numerical concepts
•Covers numbers 1–10, decimal system, place value, and number operations
• Students work with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using manipulatives
• Geometry introduced through shapes, patterns, and spatial awareness
Cultural Studies (Geography, History, Science)
• Introduces continents, countries, flags, and land/water forms
• Children learn about people, customs, animals, and habitats from around the world
• Explores natural sciences: botany, zoology, earth science, and simple physics/chemistry
• Life cycles, seasons, weather, and timelines foster an understanding of time and the natural world
Creative Arts & Expression
• Offers daily opportunities for drawing, painting, collage, and crafts
• Encourages self-expression and creativity
• Integrates art with cultural and academic themes
• Develops fine motor control through various mediums
Enrichment Activities
• Spanish: Daily exposure to vocabulary, songs, and conversational practice
• Music: Singing, rhythm instruments, movement, and basic music theory
• Yoga: Enhances body awareness, balance, and emotional regulation
• Outdoor Play: Supports physical development, social interaction, and a love for nature
Social and Emotional Learning
• Promotes peace education, grace and courtesy, and conflict resolution
• Builds empathy, responsibility, and leadership skills
• Fosters confidence and respectful communication





