Weaving the Montessori method into our day, while adding a healthy dose of Nature School!
Teach a child to read, and they will succeed.
“True success of education is the happiness of the child.”
-Maria Montessori
Embracing the genius of the Montessori method allows the children to learn in a holistic and natural way. Some characteristics of a Montessori school are mixed age groups, uninterrupted blocks of time to learn (known as “work periods“), and lessons built on solid foundations of simplicity and concrete experiences.
A “prepared environment” gives the children access to multiple subjects and levels of learning at all times. I like to think of it as something similar to a chef’s kitchen that is thoughtful, clean, organized and ready for creative use.
Reading
Literacy is gained through phonetic awareness and immersion. Once a child can recognize letters and their sounds, they will move on to building those letters into words, and then reading. Older children build on reading skills with spelling work, writing, and story telling.
The majority of our lessons are centered around building literacy skills.
Math
Even though the Montessori approach to math is very methodical, it is not linear. For example, you may see a kindergartener working out multiplication or division problems, while a preschooler is building a 100 Board. Maria Montessori designed math materials that allow children to experience math with a concrete understanding before moving on to abstract concepts.
Cultural Studies
Cultural Studies include social studies, science, history, and everything in between! It is the study of the way humans interact with one another, within a place, and through time. For a child, understanding and sorting out the world around them builds confidence.
Practical Life Activities
“Care of self,” “care of the environment,” and “grace and courtesy” are the three categories of Practical Life Activities. These activities are designed to build coordination, independence, and respect. Some examples are: pouring water, hand washing, cooking activities, setting a table, cleaning a chair, or walking quietly and balanced through a room. Children also build concentration skills that are necessary for more academic work later in age.
“Each plane must be lived through fully in order to pass with mastery to the next.”
-Maria Montessori
Adding a Healthy Dose of Nature School
Wilderness Warriors is inspired by the active children that show the drive to learn what it takes to thrive in the wilderness. Each week, the children explore various bushcraft and wilderness skills, such at knot tying, shelter building, water purification and more! Agility exercises support healthy growth and tap into the natural-born warrior!
Designed for children whose feet belong in a creek!
Rebekah ~Directress/ Owner
254-314-7333
Creek Feet Montessori School 