“The first essential for the child’s development is concentration. The child who concentrates is immensely happy.”
~Dr. Maria Montessori
Kindergarten Program
The Kindergarten Program is very unique at WPMS. Children spend 5 days per week in their Montessori 3-6 classroom during the morning half day session. The other time is spent with just their peers in the Kindergarten classroom (5-6 years old) Monday through Friday, for an additional three hours. They enjoy their time in a leadership role in their 3-6 classes as well as their peer group time as they extend their day learning together to prepare for first grade. The Kindergarten class takes special field trips during the school year as well.
Rebecca Knepp – Kindergarten Teacher
Please see the following video about the importance of the Montessori Kindergarten Year:
https://amshq.org/About-Montessori/Inside-the-Montessori-Classroom/Early-Childhood#kindergarten:-the-leadership-year
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