enrichment programs
Spring Session 2018 Enrichment Classes
Hoboken Montessori School’s Enrichment Programs offers students an in-depth exploration of a chosen subject in a fun, after school setting. Classes are drop off only for indicated age group and run 45 minutes from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm. Please register below and see the calendar for session dates.
enrichment programs
Spring Session 2018 Enrichment Classes
Hoboken Montessori School’s Enrichment Programs offers students an in-depth exploration of a chosen subject in a fun, after school setting. Classes are drop off only for indicated age group and run 45 minutes from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm. Please register below and see the calendar for session dates.
Toddler/Pre-Primary Program
OVERVIEW
Our Toddler/Pre-Primary programs are for children approximately 16 months to 3 years old. The age range for the Toddler classroom is generally 16 months to 2.5 years, and the children in the Pre-Primary classroom are approximately 2-3 years of age.
There are key areas of development in the toddler years that a high-quality Montessori toddler program addresses, resulting in an optimal early learning environment for the child. Read our blog post to learn more about key learning areas during these years.
At HMS, we offer professionally trained Pre-Primary Montessori teachers who understand the Montessori philosophy and approach to teaching. We also offer part and full-time schedule choices and a high-quality summer program for our youngest students.
PURPOSE
The Toddler/Pre-Primary program at HMS prepares children for the Montessori Pre-Primary and Primary programs. We place a great emphasis on carefully guiding each child into this new environment, since this may be a child’s first experience away from his or her primary caregiver. Children who are now comfortably walking leave the nest and move to a space that fits their growing physical needs. We work closely with each family to ensure that the child’s first school experience is a positive one. As we work through the beginning months of school to establish a routine and overcome any separation anxiety, we nurture each child through this stage of growth.
“It is true that we cannot make a genius. We can only give to each child the chance to fulfill his potential to become an independent, secure, balanced person.” - Dr. Maria Montessori
DESCRIPTION
Our environment is prepared to meet the developmental needs and high energy levels of children who are transitioning from other programs or entering school for the first time. Toddlers crave independence and are eager to learn. They develop confidence as they learn how to hang up their own coat, pour their own water, and clean up their own spills. A growing conviction of “I can do it” grows within the child as they explore their learning environment and engage with a wide range of educational materials designed just for them. We also stress social interaction with other children, development of language and practical life skills, and movement activities.
The curriculum includes activities to develop fine and gross motor coordination and visual discrimination through the use of sensorial materials. Materials, which are easily accessible, safe, and appealing, invite children to move about the classroom freely and choose among a variety of activities. The child’s sense of order is developed with the assistance of an orderly environment where everything has a place. The children are encouraged to put one activity away before beginning another. In addition, a full array of enrichment in music, art, Spanish foreign language instruction, and yoga complement the full time program.
Through the program, each child will learn important life skills including patience and respecting others in a group setting. Each child will also learn essential social skills by participating in group activities that encourage socialization such as circle time and story time. In addition, children learn how to contribute to an orderly and productive classroom environment. They learn how to focus their attention at circle, how to do independent “jobs”, and how to care for themselves, including feeding, dressing, and mastering the use of the restroom.
Outdoor play is part of each full day weather permitting. Toilet training is also introduced at this age in partnership with the parents. A toddler toileting area encourages beginning training and bathroom independence when your child is ready.
