What is Montessori preschool?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

\u2022Developed over 100 years ago by Maria Montessori (Medical doctor, scientist, and educator)

\u2022Focuses on individual and small-group instruction instead of large group lectures <\/div>

\u2022Experimental, hands-on learning <\/div>

\u2022Incorporates sensorial and practical life in addition to traditional math, language, and cultural curriculums \u2022Children from 2.5-6 in one integrated class (includes kindergarten!), with older children helping the younger children<\/div>

\u2022Children work, uninterrupted, as long as an activity holds their interest<\/div>

\u2022Education of the whole child<\/div><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

What isn\u2019t Montessori preschool?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

\u2022Traditional passive-style learning with a focus on rote memorization and regurgitation of facts

\u2022Only for gifted or other special-needs children<\/div>

\u2022A cult, elitist, affiliated with a specific religion, new-age \u201cfoofoo\u201d, or exclusive in any way<\/div>

\u2022An overly-regimented, authoritarian form of education<\/div>

\u2022An unstructured free-for-all where children run amok<\/div><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

What math skills will my child learn?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

\u2022Hands-on activities

\u2022Understand place value, base-10 <\/div>

\u2022Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division–even at these ages!<\/div>

\u2022Not memorizing; understanding<\/div><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

What language skills will my child learn?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

\u2022Vocabulary acquisition, reading, and writing

\u2022Hands-on materials teach letter sounds, how to combine sounds to make words, how to build sentences, and how to use a pencil. <\/div>

\u2022Spontaneous reading<\/div>

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What does cultural studies include?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

History, geography, science, art, and music

\u2022Children learn about their own community and the world around them<\/div>

\u2022Understand and appreciate the diversity of our world, and a respect for all living things.<\/div><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

What is “sensorial”?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

\u2022Refines skills in perceiving the world through different senses

\u2022Helps children classify their surroundings and create order<\/div>

\u2022Lays the foundation for learning by developing the ability to classify, sort, and discriminate\u2014skills necessary in math, geometry, and language.<\/div><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

What are your rates?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

See our  rates here. 
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What school calendar do you follow?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

\u2022We follow the Nine Mile Falls School District calendar for all operations and  closures. You can view it here<\/a>.
\u2022Our optional summer sessions are the first 3 weeks of July and the first  3 weeks of  August. <\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

What is “practical life”?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

\u2022Daily-life skills, such as how to get dressed, prepare snacks, set the table, and care for plants and animals
\u2022Appropriate social interactions, such as saying please and thank-you, being kind and helpful, listening without interrupting, and resolving conflicts peacefully
<\/span>\u2022Promotes independence, and fine- and gross-motor coordination.<\/span><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

How do I enroll my child?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

We are  currently anticipating opening Fall of 2023. In the meantime you can add your child to our waitlist here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

What if I still have questions?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

You can contact us in the following  way:

Email longlakemontessori@gmail.com<\/a>

Facebook www.facebook.com\/longlakemontessori<\/a>

Fill out our contact form<\/a>
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How do I pay my bill, find or update my child’s information ?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

Log into Brightwheel here <\/a><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

What ages do you enroll?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

We accept potty trained children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old (THROUGH kindergarten).<\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n \n <\/div>

Why do you include kindergarten?<\/span><\/h3> <\/div>

20 Vital Reasons to Keep Your Child in Montessori for Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n