The Montessori Advanced Primary learning environment is intended to give each child the confidence to learn about the environment by experimenting and movement. Each child works freely and independently, based on one's own resourcefulness and ingenuity, but with measured guidance from the teachers. The learning environment includes broad subject matter, from biology to music to mathematics, both indoors and outdoors. Practical Life exercises are also introduced for the child to eventually master. Subjects include:
- Science and Nature
- Music and Movement
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Cultural Understanding
- History
- Geography
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
Children are also introduced to:
- Care of Personality
- Care of Environment
- Independence
- Leadership
- Responsibility
- Confidence
- Social Graces
| TIME | A TYPICAL ADVANCED PRIMARY DAY AT MONTESSORI IVY |
|---|---|
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Early Arrival (early care begins at 7:30 AM) |
| 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Montessori Time (3 hours uninterrupted learning time)
Language, Math, Science, Art, Practical Life, Sensorial, Music and Geography |
| 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Snack Time
During this time, children may choose to eat a healthy snack when they are hungry |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Playground (large motor activities) |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Line Time
Greeting, Pledge of Allegiance, Calendar, Oral Learning, Story Time, Music, Movement Activity, Foreign language, and Art |
| 12:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch Time
Grace & Courtesy, Table Manners, and Social Emotional |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Half Day Dismissal |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Nap Time
Work time for students who don’t nap (4 years and up) |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Independent Montessori work
Children continue their work from morning time and teacher has the opportunity to work one-on-one with children. |
| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Writing Lab and Computer Lab |
| 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Music, Spanish, Art |
| 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Full Day Dismissal/Extended Day/Aftercare |