Dr. Montessori began her curriculum for 3 to 6 year old children in the Primary classroom. The foundation of self-esteem and all future learning is constructed during these early years and the Primary Programs are designed to take advantage of this powerful, formative period. The Primary program offers your child a step toward independence in an environment specially created for the developing young learner.

The Montessori primary program is a three year cycle. Children begin at three years old and participate in meaningful learning from their peers, then gradually become the leaders of their classroom. Along the way we see an increase in confidence and self-esteem, as well as a desire to be active members of their community.

The independence at the core of all Montessori curricula is ever-present in the Primary environment, and it is the foundation that allows the child to be ready to thrive in their academic studies. In addition to working on language and literacy, mathematics, culture, science, and art studies, our students continue to build their independence skills and their ability to concentrate for extended periods of time in the area called Practical Life. The child in the Montessori classroom is exposed to a holistic education where each aspect of their development is nurtured.