School Curriculum
The educational programs at The Montessori School of Lorton were created with our children’s needs in mind: to mature and develop in a safe yet stimulating environment. Take a look below to learn more about each program.
Practical Life
When children begin school for the first time, they start with practical life activities which help develop their motor control and coordination.
These activities also develop independence and a sense of responsibility.
The activities are intentionally picked to prepare the children for life in helping them attain skills that are used daily in life.
Indirectly, they help develop the child's independence, social skills and intelligence, bringing about a sense of order and self-esteem.
Sensorial Activities
Sensorial activities within our Montessori program serve a crucial role in:-
1. Refining the senses.
2. Building the Foundation for Abstract Thinking.
3. Supporting Language Development.
4. Encouraging Order and Classification.
Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum is designed intentionally to give the children a deep, concrete understanding of mathematical concept through hands-on sensory based experiences. These activities serve a crucial role in:-
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1. Developing a Concrete Understanding of Abstract Concepts.
2. Fostering Logical Thinking and Problem Solving.
3. Encouraging Order, Concentration and precision.
4. Building Confidence and Joy in Learning.
5. Laying the Foundation of Future Academic Success.
Language
Here students learn with materials that are purposely created to support their natural development of language. The environment is carefully prepared to match the Childs sensitive period for language. They serve a crucial role in:-
1. Developing Oral Language Skills.
2.Preparing the hand for writing
3. Introducing language through Phonetic Exploration.
4. Encouraging Independence and Communication.
Cultural Learning
This is an area that introduces the children to the wider world beyond their immediate environment. It includes the following subjects:-
1. Geography
2. Science (Botany, Zoology, Physical Science)
3. History
4. Art and Music.