At Sparkle Montessori, the daily routine of a child revolves around the following activities.
Circle time
Circle time provides the children with the opportunity to interact with each other as a group. During this time, we will work with them to learn calendar skills, weather skills, sing songs, play games, read stories and learn about each other. The teacher will prepare children for the day and review the letter, number and color of the week.
Practical Life
All children are encouraged to behave independently according to their individual development level. Our staff will guide children in areas of practical life and self-help skill development by providing activities that encourage them to use undeveloped skills. The goal for children of all ages is to promote positive self-esteem and competence. Whether buttoning, pouring, folding, preparing food or cleaning a table, children experience real life situations and activities that encourage them to value their independence.
Sensory Experiences
Children will be provided with a wide variety of hands-on, concrete, real world sensory experiences appropriate for the child’s age and stage of development. They will learn about all of their senses and how to use them.
Language and Math
Children will learn to recognize, identify and eventually write numbers and letters. During this time, many of our songs, crafts and games will focus on the concept of letter and numbers. Children will play word and number games, participate in poetry and public speaking.
Geography / Culture
Children will be exposed to different cultures of the world. We help them understand the concept of where we live and work to better understand the role of cities, states, countries, continents, the world and different landforms.
Science
Children get the opportunity to plant seeds and observe the parts of a plant, ultimately helping them develop an appreciation for nature. Zoology activities help them know and understand animals. This aims at bringing about an understanding of all living beings.
Music & Movement
Music stimulates the child’s frontal lobes, which are important for both language and motor development. Movement causes the brain to produce endorphins, chemicals that increase both the child’s energy levels and ability to learn. Movement activities that include cross lateral movement are especially important for brain development. Music gives us the opportunity to make learning these skills fun for our students.
Arts & Crafts
Majority of our art and craft projects are focused around holidays and monthly theme units. Our program emphasizes the idea that it is the process, not the product that is important. We consider all of our children’s works to be masterpieces!