Montessori Proven Methods Can Help Your Child

• Discover the joy of learning
• Develop self-confidence and self-esteem
• Enhance concentration and establish good work habits

Features of the Montessori Classroom:

• Happy & stimulating environment
• Individual attention
• Small class sizes
• Emphasis on Math, Language and Sciences
• Computer literacy
• Music & art classes
• Physical education

Toddler Program (18 months - 2½ years)

Central Montessori's Toddler Program offers professional childcare and an early childhood education program that introduces the Montessori Philosophy and Methodology to children from 18 months to 2 ½ years of age. Our teachers are committed to providing quality care.

  Philosophy and aims of the toddler program:

We strive to provide a nurturing environment where children develop physically, mentally, emotionally and intellectually.

  With this in mind, the program aims to:

• Provide a happy, relaxed and stimulating environment where children develop a willingness to share and the ability to respect the rights of others.
  
  
• Provide a program that will encourage each child to develop his/her individuality.
  
  
• Instill an understanding and acceptance of routines and limits.
  
  
• To help children develop self-confidence, self-respect, self-discipline and a feeling of security.
  

The Casa Classroom (2.5 to 6 years)

Montessori is based on a profound respect for the child's personality. In a Casa classroom, the child is directed to work from his/her own free choice and is allowed a large measure of independence which forms the basis of self-discipline. As each child successfully progresses at his own pace through a series of self-correcting manipulative exercises, his/her develops confidence in his/her ability to understand his achievement.


Parent Education

Motessori school life should be an extension of family life where conduct, values, and principles of learning are consistent and reinforced in both venues. A child's success at Central Montessori Schools is directly related to the parents' understanding of what he/she is learning in school and why. For this reason, Parent Education is a very important factor in our program.

Throughout the year, you will be invited to attend Parent Education evenings, conferences and open houses. The importance of these to you and your child cannot be over-emphasized and every effort to attend is recommended. A close home and school partnership is encouraged so we can make this a rewarding and very enjoyable experience for you and your child.



Visual Arts

Art is an integral component of the school curriculum. The program is designed to guide the students in the discovery of their own potential for artistic expression, through the study of Art History and the introduction of different visual art techniques. The themes selected serve as a complement and reinforcement of the academic program, fostering creative thinking in the students, as well as their love and understanding of the arts.


Physical Education

At our Montessori school the importance of physical fitness is recognized and encouraged. Under the direction of a fully accredited directress with additional training in children's fitness, we offer our students opportunities for movement through dance, drama and sports. Depending on the weather and time of year, activities can take place within the fully enclosed playground or in our well-equipped gymnasium.


Circle Time

This is a time for children to develop their listening skills, self-confidence (while sharing at show & tell) and learning about current events. This is a most enjoyable time for children as they share ideas and express their thoughts through stories, poems, songs and finger plays. Weekly themes are also discussed at circle time giving children an opportunity to learn more in depth about a particular topic of interest.