Joyful, Hands-On Learning

Young children soak up the world through their five senses. A calm, spacious, beautiful, and ordered classroom reflects the natural order of the universe. Montessori tactile materials invite the joy of hands-on learning.

At Spring Hill, children are free to choose projects, work at their own pace, become absorbed in learning, concentrate without interruption, and find joy and serenity in their discoveries. Qualified Montessori credentialed teachers prepare the environment, respectfully observe, and offer guidance when needed. Teachers are mentors, supporting and encouraging children to advance in the areas of their strength while supporting them in areas of challenge. Spanish is reinforced and expanded by daily conversion and instructions, cultural activities and vocabulary games and songs.

Classrooms Designed for the Child

Spring Hill classroom environments facilitate learning and match children’s developmental interests and needs. Classroom design provides consistency, structure, freedom of movement, exploration, and observation. Children are given lessons using materials they can use to freely explore and observe. Emphasis is on process rather than product, and the goal is to develop a love of work and joy in learning.

Curriculum

Spanish	Language Arts	Music & Art	World Cultures + History	Science
Full-time Spanish-speaking teachers in all classrooms	Oral and auditory language development, visual discrimination, handwriting, phonemic awareness	Multi-media self-expression and appreciation	Land, air, water, continent studies	Classification of living+ nonliving things
Language is introduced naturally, through daily activities, building foundation over time	Elements of grammar, poetry and literature developed in all classroom areas	Music theory: pitch, tone, rhythm, composition, performance	Map making and flags	Habitats, nature walks, care of environment, gardening, composting
	Library: care of books, beginning research	Teach-a-Song: a multi-cultural music program supporting language skills, music education, movement, confidence in social interaction, and creative expression	Cultural studies, passage of time, calendar, seasons	Sound, light, states of matter

Math	Sensory Materials	Practical Life Activities	Wellness + PE
Numeration, decimals and operations	Ordering, classification, and description of sensory experiences: dimension, color, texture, sound, sight	Enhance development of control, movement, sequencing & concentration via purposeful work	Self-care
Number, symbol, sequence, exploration, math facts	Sensorial concepts build foundation for math	Body management	Nutrition
Sensorial foundations of mathematics	Visual, sound, tactile discrimination, gustatory and olfactory sense development	Movements of the hand	Body systems
Sorting, comparison, classification and relationships		Grace & courtesy	Safety
2D + 3D geometry		Food preparation	Coordination, cooperation and fair play, motor skills

Schedule

The Primary Program offers half- and full-day programs for preschool-aged children and a full-day kindergarten program. Early care and an excellent bilingual after school program are available for all Primary children.

7:30–8:30	Before School Care
8:30–9:00	Arrival & Playground Time
9:00–9:15	Circle Time: Music, Songs, Stories, Sharing, New Lessons, Spanish
9:15–11:15	Montessori Work Period & Small Group Lessons (snack available throughout)
11:15–11:30	Circle Time: Letter/Sound of the Week, Calendar, Weather, Songs, New Lessons, Spanish
11:30–12:15	Lunch (12:15 nappers transition to nap room)
12:30–1:00	Playground Time
1:00–2:20	Montessori Work Period
2:20–2:30	Goodbye Circle
2:30–6:00	Aftercare Program

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