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Preschool

Practical Life 

The purpose of the practical life experiences is to help children develop better muscular coordination, a love of order and self-discipline.  

Order: An activity is selected by the child, removed from the shelf, completed and returned. This allows the child to develop an awareness of the process.

Coordination: Large and fine motor movement allows brain and body to increase coordination skills.

Concentration: Enticing activities, simple to complex progression allow the child to increase focusing and prolonging attention with extensions into art.

Independence: All activities are designed for success. As the child is developmentally ready for that work it will personally present each activity. Materials for activities are color coded and patterned.

Care of Self – Care of Environment: Personal responsibility, courtesy, respect are fostered at SW Montessori at all times. Beginning science, nutrition, yoga, cooking and clean up are some of the activities. Buttons, zippers and tying are also very fun-filled activities for these young children. Activities also include dishwashing, sweeping, dusting, sewing, polishing shoes and more.  

Sensorial:  

The purpose of the sensorial experiences is to help children explore the different qualities of objects in their environment, such as colors, sizes of objects and sounds. Use and refinement of all the senses for intake and processing of information. Use of the materials form the conceptual development for reading, writing and math. Activities include work with color, form, dimension, representation and art.  

Sewing: Lacing cards, necklaces, braiding, weaving, pompoms, picture sewing, pillows, special projects

Language: Whole arm movement to fine motor for writing. Whole language environment. Phonics-based reading program individualized at the child’s own pace. Word building and spelling with the movable alphabet. Most pre-kindergartners are proficient with three letter words; many work with phonograms. Kindergarteners read all phonograms, long vowels and many sight words.

Math: Addition, subtraction, clock, calendar and measurement. Pre-kindergarten year addition in the thousands.

Science: Vertebrates, invertebrates, rocks and minerals, life cycles of animals, plant studies and habitats.

 

 

 

 

 
Parent Comment

“ When we were first looking for preschools, I had set up 4 appointments at different schools. Southwest Montessori was the first we visited and we were so impressed with the level of work and personal attention the children got, that we signed our daughter up that day and cancelled our other appointments. Our expectations have been exceeded. The program at SWMP is exceptional. What a great way to introduce our kids to a love for learning.”

Marina & Matt Middlebrooks, Parents