Montessori (Ivy League) has provided our child with a rich diversified learning experience that is able to rival any other system. Our daughter has exceled in social graces, language skills, phonics, reading, science, math, arts, and general knowledge since she started attending just under a year ago. She is excited about school and learning and we can tell that she is flourishing in a caring environment with wonderful teachers and administrators. Hope it can help others to find the light.
– Kareen and Gawain Mundy (Parents)
Primary: Ages 3 1/2 – 6
A Strong Foundation for Lifelong Learning
Primary Years
Some goals of the Primary class are to adjust, stay more in Practical Life, Sensorial, Art, Music, initial sounds, initial exercises, counting 0-9, tracing, writing, Teen Board 1-20, short vowel words (Pink Series), intro to continents, puzzles, and science 3-part card matching, with emphasis in:
- Science and Nature
- Music and Movement
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Cultural Understanding
- History
- Geography
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
Children are also introduced to:
- Grace & Courtesy
- Independence
- Self Control
Learning and Growing in Our Montessori Primary Class
Our Primary program nurtures independence, concentration, and a lifelong love of learning through hands-on Montessori materials in a prepared and respectful environment.
| TIME | A TYPICAL 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 |
