Infants (6 weeks to 17 months):
The infant room at Watters Montessori Academy has been designed with the special needs of the age group and is a low student teacher
ratio room. The toys and other objects in the room are carefully selected. The aim of the Infant program is to nurture the following:
Toddler:
At the age of 18 months the focus is for special understanding, respect and support. Primary importance will be to make the child
comfortable when parted from parents and to develop a gradual consistent routine of work with the purpose to guide and fulfill the needs
children have at this age, such as:
Beginning at the age of about 2.5 years, the child is surrounded by Sensorial, Practical Life, Language, Math, Manipulative Materials
designed to prepare the child for the Primary Class. The purpose of this stage is to guide and fulfill the needs children have at this age,
such as:
Preschool (Primary):
Beginning at age about 3+ years the children are invited to work independently in the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language,
Mathematics and Cultural Subjects. All the materials the child works with are designed to lead the child towards abstract thinking.
At this stage the child has acquired a good foundation and is ready to make rapid advancements. The Teacher deals with each child
individually and demonstrates the activity and stands back while the child works, to allow him the satisfaction of his own discovery and a
feeling of accomplishment and pride.
Dr. Montessori outlines various periods of Sensitivity , in which a child is more capable and motivated to learn reading, writing, math, and
order effortlessly. Teachers are very much aware of these Sensitive Periods and encourage the children to develop them to their
maximum potential.
Kindergarten and Elementary:
Beginning at age 5+, the Kindergarten and Elementary programs are an extension of the preschool, with a curriculum consisting of the
traditional disciplines. Sensitive Period of Memorization takes place during this range of age. In addition to our rather unique academic
program being high on our hierarchy of importance, we also place stress on the child’s affective development. Social relationships,
emotions, and positive attitudes are among the topics of discussion which are openly treated in the classroom. Our goal is that children at
this age, in addition to receiving a formal and highly academic education, will come to appreciate their own worth and have a high regard
for others.
At the end of the school year the children will be tested using a recognized standardized test of academic skills. If your child is going to
transfer to a traditional or another private school, it is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school at least a month before applying at
the school and taking the acceptance exam. Our test procedures are different than traditional; therefore, it is best that children be exposed
to taking tests in the traditional way in advance.
The infant room at Watters Montessori Academy has been designed with the special needs of the age group and is a low student teacher
ratio room. The toys and other objects in the room are carefully selected. The aim of the Infant program is to nurture the following:
- Development of basic trust and to assist in the normal development of the personality
- Create an environment where people respond appropriately to the infant's communication of needs to be loved, respected, and
accepted. Both verbal and non-verbal communication is encouraged - Infants learn through their senses. They learn by watching and moving freely. Freedom to move is essential to the development of
the infant's potential. Learning, which leads to independence, occurs when infants participate in their daily routines of care - The infant is considered as a whole person and is affected by the quality of holding and feeding, as well as the quality of physical
care - Prepare responsive environment to meet the infant's developmental needs
- Respecting daily routines and incorporating them into the infant's curriculum
Toddler:
At the age of 18 months the focus is for special understanding, respect and support. Primary importance will be to make the child
comfortable when parted from parents and to develop a gradual consistent routine of work with the purpose to guide and fulfill the needs
children have at this age, such as:
- Control of movement
- Social Skills (Sharing, eating , playing, tidy up etc)
- Being consistent and establishing a routine
- Introduction to Montessori environment
- Preparation for academic work
Beginning at the age of about 2.5 years, the child is surrounded by Sensorial, Practical Life, Language, Math, Manipulative Materials
designed to prepare the child for the Primary Class. The purpose of this stage is to guide and fulfill the needs children have at this age,
such as:
- Order in an environment
- Respect , good manners, personal cleanliness and social skills
- Academic work utilizing Montessori materials
- Physical control of body and complex motor skills
Preschool (Primary):
Beginning at age about 3+ years the children are invited to work independently in the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Language,
Mathematics and Cultural Subjects. All the materials the child works with are designed to lead the child towards abstract thinking.
At this stage the child has acquired a good foundation and is ready to make rapid advancements. The Teacher deals with each child
individually and demonstrates the activity and stands back while the child works, to allow him the satisfaction of his own discovery and a
feeling of accomplishment and pride.
Dr. Montessori outlines various periods of Sensitivity , in which a child is more capable and motivated to learn reading, writing, math, and
order effortlessly. Teachers are very much aware of these Sensitive Periods and encourage the children to develop them to their
maximum potential.
Kindergarten and Elementary:
Beginning at age 5+, the Kindergarten and Elementary programs are an extension of the preschool, with a curriculum consisting of the
traditional disciplines. Sensitive Period of Memorization takes place during this range of age. In addition to our rather unique academic
program being high on our hierarchy of importance, we also place stress on the child’s affective development. Social relationships,
emotions, and positive attitudes are among the topics of discussion which are openly treated in the classroom. Our goal is that children at
this age, in addition to receiving a formal and highly academic education, will come to appreciate their own worth and have a high regard
for others.
At the end of the school year the children will be tested using a recognized standardized test of academic skills. If your child is going to
transfer to a traditional or another private school, it is the responsibility of the parent to notify the school at least a month before applying at
the school and taking the acceptance exam. Our test procedures are different than traditional; therefore, it is best that children be exposed
to taking tests in the traditional way in advance.
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