Bilingual Primary Curriculum
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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