The public education curriculum has also evolved over time. The Montessori approach is 120 years old and there have been many advancements in research and methodology in regards to early childhood education.
The JumpStart Program contains elements of Montessori but excludes others. Freedom of movement within the classroom.Specialized educational materials developed by Montessori and her collaborators.
A "discovery" model, where students learn concepts from working with materials, rather than by direct instruction. Uninterrupted blocks of work time, ideally three hours. Student choice of activity from within a prescribed range of options. Mixed age classrooms, with classrooms for children ages 2½ or 3 to 6 years old are by far the most common. Although a range of practices exist under the name "Montessori", the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and the American Montessori Society (AMS) cite these elements as essential: Montessori education is an educational approach developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori in 1897 based on her extensive research with "phrenasthenic" children and characterized by an emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural psychological, physical, and social development. To answer this question more specifically, it helps first to know who or what Montessori is: It is up to parents to ensure that the program aligns with their goals for their children as well as their child's needs. A program labelled as Montessori can mean your children just play with toys all day, but meet the vague criteria listed below. Parents beware, there is no Montessori 'standard' to follow. If your child is in Grades 1-3, they would be eligible for our Afterschool Learning Program that enhances Math and Literacy Skills. If your child turns 4 by December 31st of the Program YearĪfterschool Learning Program (coming soon) If your child turns 3 by December 31st of the Program Year If your child is 2 and is not eligible for the unparented Prep Program. The Regular Program Year is from September - June (we do allow students to join later in the program year based on availability) Your child can start in September and will be placed in the appropriate program based on age, see below. Jumpstart Discovery Program (Parented Class) Program Eligibility is based on your child's age: Child Age
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