Regular School Year Program

Daily activities at Rosehill Montessori revolve around the philosophy of the Montessori teaching method. This provides a consistent framework for the growth and development of each child while providing plenty of room for extra activities such as dance, music and fun and giving them opportunities to learn how to interact well with other children and with adults. Areas of learning and activities explored during a normal class day include the following:

Practical Life

Practical Life activities encourage a child to develop his/her independence, coordination, concentration, and sense of order. Activities include care of the environment and care of self and help to develop grace and courtesy, as well as elementary movements.

Sensorial

Sensorial materials indirectly prepare the hand for writing, the ear for music and language, the eye and mind for reading and math. Sensorial activities develop and educate the child's senses. They allow him/her to become familiar with the world, encouraging the child to note and comprehend differences and similarities.

Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Sciences

Reading, writing, mathematics, and the sciences are introduced as the child shows interest and aptitude. Each lesson isolates one new concept, building upon the knowledge gained in previous lessons. The child works independently, without pressure, at his/her most comfortable developmental level. Lessons are kept simple and concrete, providing the child with "keys" rather than expecting the child to grasp abstract concepts.

Art and Music

Art and Music provide opportunity for creative expression as well as introducing the child to the "great works."

Outside Time

Outside time develops gross motor skills, social interaction and awareness of the natural world

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