Kindergarten at AML is one of our favorite and most rewarding programs! We get to experience first hand, the culmination of the children’s learning, acquired during their first two years in our Montessori environment. For those children who joined us later, we enjoy sharing in the unfolding and blossoming of their social, cognitive and emotional development. Children and staff alike, benefit from the close community ties that are formed through the kindergarten journey into the children’s next level of development.
The kindergartners are role models for the younger children in the classrooms. They have experience with the materials and have mastered many of the earlier exercises and are keenly aware of the rules and structure of daily activities. They are often paired with younger children during the morning work period for giving short lesson presentations. They are proud to share their knowledge and they grow in self-confidence, as the younger ones look up at them in awe. They also continue working on their own individualized challenges in language, math, geography and the sciences. During the afternoon, the kindergartners all meet together daily in their own community. From 1 to 3:15 PM, they are taught by Nina Wilson. Monday through Friday as outlined in the schedule. Each, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:45-2:45 PM, the children participate in a physical education program that encompasses nutrition and care of the body. Please see Ms. Wendy if you have any questions about the program. We are anticipating the coming year with great excitement! Thank you all for your confidence and support.
On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, the children will have physical education, Body, Spirit and Mind, from 1:45-2:45 PM!
