Primary, Toddler and Kindergarten
Programs
See our Educational Method for additional information on our programs.
Cozying up one of our toddler houses. More photos»
Toddler
- 2 to 3 1/2 years old
- 705 E. Coronado Rd.
Our tuition-based Toddler Program for students 24 months to 3 1/2 years old is situated in small, cozy, homelike environment near our main campuses. With a maximum of 11 students, our Montessori certified teachers are able to create a world carefully designed to meet the needs and the sensitive periods of toddler-aged child. Children's early years are the foundation upon which the rest of their life experiences are built. Our toddler program environment stimulates the toddler's senses in an attempt to produce an adult who can concentrate and organize, and who has self-confidence, self-control, and a high capacity for academic learning. Our toddler classroom also emphasizes learning basic social skills, language skills, self-care, eating habits, cooperation and sense of order.
The garden in front of our Primary Campus. More photos»
Primary through Kindergarten
- 2 years 10 months to 6 1/2 years old
- 346 E. Coronado Road
Our tuition-based Primary Program is a 3-4 year cycle for students 2 years 10 months to 6 1/2 years old. The final year of the Primary cycle is our Kindergarten Program which includes half day of tuition-free charter education.
Through the early learning experience provided by our prepared environment, the primary-age child is given a firm foundation for all further learning. Classrooms have inviting hands-on materials in the areas of language, mathematics, sensorial, practical life, geography, cultural, science and Spanish. By manipulating materials, children start their understanding of concepts in these areas with a firm concrete base. By providing freedom within limits, children are allowed to work individually at their own paces and develop a self-motivated love of learning. Self-discovery materials help develop a mind that can independently solve problems and think critically.
Pond in front of our elementary campus. More photos»
Elementary Program
- 6 - 14 years old
- 2536 N. 3rd Street
Our charter (tuition-free) Elementary and Middle School Programs build on the earlier Montessori experience and further develops good working habits, independence, self-assurance and the ability to concentrate. The elementary years are filled with rich experiences in math, language, science (botany to geography), art, music, history and sociology. The Montessori materials bring alive these areas while helping the child bridge the steps from concrete understanding to more abstract reasoning. Problem solving and critical thinking skills are further developed in all areas of the classroom and students are given a sense of connection and unity with their environment, the world and the universe. Click here for information on the elementary school program.
Karate at Khalsa. More photos»
Special Programs And Extracurricular Activities
Classes in Spanish, music, yoga and physical education are included in the regular curriculum. Extracurricular classes include art at the Phoenix Center, soccer through the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, dance, gymnastics, creative drama, and summer swimming lessons. Our summer sessions include an exciting variety of cultural and creative activity periods. All of these programs are taught by outside professionals who are experts in their fields while also being excellent teachers of young children.
Field trips are an integral part of our Montessori curriculum. Trips include visits to anthropological sights, science and activity museums, animal parks, area farms, local businesses, desert parks, and downtown cultural events. Our location also allows for walking visits to the Phoenix Public Library, the Phoenix Art Museum, and the Heard Museum.
Informal soccer game. More photos»
Extended Day And Vacation Program
Childcare is available to all enrolled children before and after regular classroom hours. Extracurricular activities, free play, sports, arts and crafts, music, story telling, creative activities, and games are planned during these periods (7:30-8:30 AM and 3:00-6:00 PM). Child care is also available to enrolled children during winter and spring vacations, teacher-in-service days, and parent-teacher conference days. Our school-year calendar includes the dates covered by our vacation program.
