program PRIMARY MONTESSORI
3 to 6 years old
Welcome to LCMS’s Primary Montessori Program (PMP). The PMP caters to students 3 to 6 years old. The primary goal of the Montessori program is to support the natural development of the child in a prepared environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and a love for learning. The program recognizes that each child is an individual with unique interests, abilities, and learning styles, and seeks to provide a personalized and child-centered approach.
Key features of the Primary Montessori Program include:
- • Prepared Environment: The classroom is carefully designed and arranged to promote independent learning. It is equipped with specially designed Montessori materials that facilitate hands-on learning experiences. The environment is organized into different learning areas such as practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, and cultural subjects.
- • Montessori Materials: The materials used in the program are specifically designed to be self-correcting and allow children to learn through their senses and movement. These materials help children develop fine motor skills, logical thinking, concentration, and problem-solving abilities.
- • Mixed-Age Grouping: Children in the Primary Montessori Program are grouped together in multi-age classrooms, spanning three years (ages 3-6). This setup allows younger children to learn from older peers and older children to reinforce their knowledge by teaching younger ones. It promotes cooperation, socialization, and the development of empathy.
- • Individualized Learning: The Montessori approach emphasizes individualized instruction. Children are encouraged to choose their own activities from the prepared environment, based on their interests and developmental needs. Teachers guide and observe each child's progress, providing appropriate support and lessons when necessary.
- • Independence and Responsibility: The program fosters independence and self-discipline. Children are given freedom within limits, allowing them to explore, make choices, and engage in purposeful work. They learn to take care of themselves, their environment, and develop a sense of responsibility.
- • Emphasis on Practical Life Skills: The Montessori curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing practical life skills. Activities such as pouring, dressing, cleaning, and food preparation are incorporated to help children gain independence and develop coordination, concentration, and order.
- • Holistic Development: The Montessori approach recognizes the interconnectedness of all aspects of development, including intellectual, social, emotional, and physical. The program aims to nurture the whole child, promoting a love for learning, creativity, critical thinking, and respect for others and the environment.
