Preschool in Mesa, AZ 85213
Cholla Montessori is a new, innovative program for children. Our program blends the renowned Montessori Method with traditional academics to best prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond. As Maria Montessori herself said, the intent of the Montessori method is not just to prepare children for school, but “…to prepare children for life”.
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Cholla Montessori is an exciting program for children of all ages. Our curriculum combines the effective Montessori method with traditional activities to provide children with a balanced educational experience. Our program is designed to be responsive to the individual and address the specific needs of the whole child while nurturing Montessoris naturalized child.
Sample curriculum: January 2-6 Theme: New Year
MONTESSORI ACTIVITIES: Practical life: Dressing Frames Introduction -How to button, snap, tie, and zip Sensorial: The Brown Stair -Concepts of size, order, and graduation Language: Sandpaper Letters A, B, and C -Tactile sense and auto education Cultural/Science: – Divisions of the year Math: – Number Rods and Numeral Cards 0-10
TRADITIONAL ACTIVITIES: Color of the Week: Red Shape of the Week: Circle Language of the Week: Spanish, Word: El Balone Letter of the Week: A Number of the Week: Zero Theme Projects: Time capsules and New Years crowns. Theme Reading: Happy New Year, Counting Balloons, and Red Rhino
Songs: We Wish You A Happy New Year and New Year Countdown
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Kartwheels Gymnastics program Melody Makers music program