The Primary Classroom
(Ages 3 - 6)

 

Children in the primary class possess what Dr. Montessori called the absorbent mind, the ability to absorb all aspects of one's culture and environment effortlessly.

The Primary classroom consists of
several types of exercises designed to cultivate adaptation and the children's ability to think and express themselves with clarity.

The following five categories of exercises are employed in the  
Montessori Primary Classroom:

• Practical Life
  Exercises having to do with caring of self, caring of environment, and concern for others. Concentration and coordination are developed. Young children take pleasure and satisfaction in the process as well as the result.
• Sensorial
  These exercises have to do with the senses, discrimination, observation, and descriptive language. A clear approach fosters the continuing effort of children to categorize and organize the world around them.
• Language

These activities have to do with receptive and expressive language. Young children are interested in writing and reading. Given the opportunity, most children learn to read by age six. All use and enjoy language.

• Mathematics
  These activities have to do with counting and number relationships, including an overview of the function of the decimal system. Careful design of materials in the mathematics area and in the sensorial area lays the groundwork for future learning in algebra and geometry. The math materials provide your child with solid concepts of basic mathematical principals. This prepares your child for abstract reasoning and helps to develop problem solving capabilities.

  
  
• Cultural

Rich in language opportunities, the sandpaper letters help your child link sound and symbol effortlessly, launching the development of written expression and reading skills.

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