The Pillars of 3-6 :

Autonomous Activity

Bilingualism

Sufficient Work Periods

Mixed Ages

Montessori material

Material

This material presents a set of materialized abstractions (large, small, green, smooth, rough…) that the child can perceive through their senses (touch, sight, etc.). The child engages in discrimination and comparison work. We help the child organize their perceptions of the outside world by classifying, analyzing, and naming…

The materials for geography, science, botany, music, and the activities in visual arts provide the child with a solid knowledge base and an initial understanding of the world in which they live.

It consists of everyday objects or activities (buttoning/unbuttoning, peeling, pouring water…). These context-free exercises allow them to refine their movements, acquire the dexterity and confidence needed for practical application without the risk of failure. They foster self-confidence and autonomy.

Our school also focuses on teaching language (reading and writing) through games involving sound analysis, sound and sign associations, and sensory materials that aid in refining writing movements. Thus, learning to read happens naturally.

This material has been specially designed to help children experientially understand the concepts of numbers, quantities, and operations to facilitate the transition to abstraction.

Typical Day for the 3-6 Year Program

8:30 AM – 8:55 AM Welcome of the children by an educator 9:00 AM The children enter the environment and are invited to choose activities related to the Montessori educational program. A snack is prepared and placed on a table around 10:00 AM while two children prepare the bread. Educators interact with the children until the tidying-up period. 11:20 AM Tidying-up period. Around 11:20 AM, children responsible for checking various areas of the classroom are invited to tidy up the materials. Pairing an older child with a younger one facilitates this period and helps pass on proper instructions to the younger ones. 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch. Before sitting down for the meal, each child is invited to wash their hands. Educators supervise to encourage good table manners, which is central to our “etiquette” program. 12:15 PM After finishing their meals, children must clean and tidy their table. Everyone is invited to use the restroom before starting the afternoon activities. 2:30 PM Return to classroom activities. Children who need to rest are invited to lie on their small beds in the nap room. Others, after some rest, return to Montessori educational activities or choose to participate in various workshops (painting, music, world exploration, etc.) based on current projects. 3:00 PM End of activities. Class tidying. 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Park outing 4:15 PM Departure of children.