The Montessori Curriculum
At Midtown Montessori, learning materials are arranged invitingly
on low, open shelves. Children can choose the materials
they like and work with them for as long as they are interested.
When they are finished with the material, they return it to its place
on the shelf.
The materials invite activity. There are bright arrays of solid
geometric forms, knob puzzle maps, colored beads, and
specialized rods and blocks.
Each material in our classroom isolates one quality. In this way,
the concept that the child is to discover is isolated. For example,
the material known as the pink tower is made up of ten pink cubes
of varying sizes. The child constructs a tower with the largest cube on the bottom and the smallest on the top. This material
isolates the concept of size. The cubes are all the same color and texture; the only difference is their size. Other materials
isolate different concepts. The materials are self-correcting; meaning when a piece doesn't fit or is left over, the child easily
perceives the error. The need for adult "correction" is eliminated. The child is able to solve problems independently, building
self-confidence, analytical thinking and the satisfaction that comes from accomplishment. As the child's exploration continues,
the materials interrelate and build upon each other.
A Midtown Montessori Day
Daily curriculum includes inside/outside time, gardening, cooking, yoga and social graces and courtesies
Midtown Montessori Menu:
Organic and Local when possible
*avoiding any peanut and tree nut products
Morning Snack – grain and seasonal fruit
Flax hemp granola with strawberries and rice milk or yogurt
Bagels with cream cheese or vegan spread and fruit
Seasonal Fruit : fresh, organic, and locally grown
Lunch – prepared with the children
Pink Beans refried and quesadilla, steamed vegetable
Organic Pasta with red sauce or pesto and steamed veggies (broccoli, spinach, zucchini)
Homemade Pizza with pesto, tomato, corn, cucumber
Soup with veggies and homemade bread (baked by students)
Almond butter and jelly sandwiches, homefries and edamame
Friday is bread making day
Afternoon Snack
Cheese and cracker, and carrots
Apple and almond butter
Spelt pretzels, fruit and cheese
Banana and almond butter and raisins (Ants on a Log)
Smoothie (fresh fruit, almond milk, and spirulina)
At Midtown Montessori, learning materials are arranged invitingly
on low, open shelves. Children can choose the materials
they like and work with them for as long as they are interested.
When they are finished with the material, they return it to its place
on the shelf.
The materials invite activity. There are bright arrays of solid
geometric forms, knob puzzle maps, colored beads, and
specialized rods and blocks.
Each material in our classroom isolates one quality. In this way,
the concept that the child is to discover is isolated. For example,
the material known as the pink tower is made up of ten pink cubes
of varying sizes. The child constructs a tower with the largest cube on the bottom and the smallest on the top. This material
isolates the concept of size. The cubes are all the same color and texture; the only difference is their size. Other materials
isolate different concepts. The materials are self-correcting; meaning when a piece doesn't fit or is left over, the child easily
perceives the error. The need for adult "correction" is eliminated. The child is able to solve problems independently, building
self-confidence, analytical thinking and the satisfaction that comes from accomplishment. As the child's exploration continues,
the materials interrelate and build upon each other.
A Midtown Montessori Day
- School Opens at 8:00 am
- Morning snack made and served, prepare classroom for the school day to begin
- School day begins at 9:00 am
- Morning lessons, art, stories, practical life lunch preparation
- Yoga and homemade pizza making on Thursday morning and bread baking on Friday
- Table setting at 11:30
- Lunch is served at 12:15
- Eat lunch, clean up, floppy time (nap) around 1:30
- Afternoon activities 2:00 pm
- Afternoon lessons, art activities, outdoor play, snack preparation
- Afternoon snack at 3:00 pm
- School concludes at 5:00 pm
Daily curriculum includes inside/outside time, gardening, cooking, yoga and social graces and courtesies
Midtown Montessori Menu:
Organic and Local when possible
*avoiding any peanut and tree nut products
Morning Snack – grain and seasonal fruit
Flax hemp granola with strawberries and rice milk or yogurt
Bagels with cream cheese or vegan spread and fruit
Seasonal Fruit : fresh, organic, and locally grown
Lunch – prepared with the children
Pink Beans refried and quesadilla, steamed vegetable
Organic Pasta with red sauce or pesto and steamed veggies (broccoli, spinach, zucchini)
Homemade Pizza with pesto, tomato, corn, cucumber
Soup with veggies and homemade bread (baked by students)
Almond butter and jelly sandwiches, homefries and edamame
Friday is bread making day
Afternoon Snack
Cheese and cracker, and carrots
Apple and almond butter
Spelt pretzels, fruit and cheese
Banana and almond butter and raisins (Ants on a Log)
Smoothie (fresh fruit, almond milk, and spirulina)
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