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Our Curriculum
Our curriculum at Montessori Haven in Cinco Ranch is based on the Montessori method and includes:
Grace and Courtesy
Grace and Courtesy in reaction to the young child’s need for order. Primary Class is the perfect place to begin these exercises in Grace and Courtesy because the child at the end of the first plane of development is not yet self-conscious and doesn’t realize what he/she is doing at times. Grace and Courtesy lessons are given to each child in the environment and usually in a group. This allows the child to have a clear understanding and a place to perfect himself/herself with others.
Practical Life
Practical Life is the true heart of a Montessori classroom. By working on real-life tasks, children develop independence, coordination, and concentration through exploring daily activities such as eating, cutting, polishing, sweeping, dressing, and cleaning. Teachers demonstrate these tasks that explore caring for the environment and the self, encouraging responsibility, and promoting self-esteem.
Sensorial
Sensorial materials in the Montessori classroom are made to help the child explore the world through his/her senses. Each sensorial material isolates one quality: color, weight, shape, texture, size, sound, and smell. The materials help children differentiate between information to categorize and relate new information to what they already know. The Sensorial Materials are largely self-correcting, so the child can accomplish most of these exercises alone.
Language
Language development is vital to human development. The Montessori environment in Cinco Ranch is rich in oral language opportunities, allowing the child to experience conversations, stories, and poetry. For example, sandpaper letters help children link sound and symbol effortlessly, encouraging the development of written expression and reading skills. To further their reading development, children start the study of grammar. Language experiences encourage children to master, and blend sounds to build words.
Mathematics
Early mathematics activities transform ideas into actions using concrete learning materials and making abstract concepts clear to the learner. These experiences explore the underlying fundamentals of algebra, geometry, logic, and statistics. They also help explore operational principles such as addition, multiplication, division, and subtraction
Cultural Studies
History and geography begin with the study of maps and the two hemispheres of Earth. This becomes more and more detailed as children will learn about countries and Continents. The very young child will use the wooden puzzle maps as puzzles, but the older child can use the pieces as a guide as he makes his own maps, labeled with his own writing when he is ready.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor play and nature exploration to promote physical activity, and sensory experiences.
