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Kindergarten Readiness – Kindergarten is a child’s first significant educational transition from toddler exploration to school-age expectations. It is a bittersweet emotional event for both parent and child. It comes with significant changes – no naps, more structure, more expectations, and letting go of your 5-year-old can be hard.
Kinder readiness is more than just academic preparedness. Even students who have attended preschool may not be used to a more structured academic setting. The step-up can be intimidating. “Beginning long before school entry, a child’s early experiences play a role in kindergarten preparation. Their social and emotional skills are just as important as their early cognitive skills. “
The Montessori Primary classroom is designed as a three-year cycle. This timeframe allows the teacher to know each child exceptionally well. There is no time lost in developing new relationships every year. No slipping through the cracks! The first two years are preparation for the kinder year where everything the child has learned falls into place. Read More at Benefits of Mixed Age
Third-year students (kinder students) in a Montessori classroom are ready to skyrocket into more complex learning and discovery. Children build upon previous years’ work and experience rapid academic and social growth. “…from the age of three till six, being able to now tackle his environment deliberately and consciously, he begins a period of real constructiveness.” (Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind, pg. 152) Skill levels dramatically increase when the children are given the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge in a Montessori classroom.
When it comes to independence, no one does it better than Montessori. By design, every part of the Montessori curriculum prepares the children to take ownership of their development. The teachers are trained to step back to give children the opportunity to grow and even make mistakes. Giving children the gift of independence lets them know they are valued and capable. Independent children grow up feeling empowered and safe in their abilities to make sound choices. An independent child is a self-confident child, ready for any new adventure, especially Kindergarten.
Yes! Our Montessori kindergarten is designed as a full-day program with more structure and academic rigor to prepare children for the transition to elementary school. Unlike traditional preschool schedules, kindergarten students benefit from extended learning time without naps, allowing for deeper exploration and mastery of complex concepts.
Kindergarten is the pinnacle of the three-year Montessori cycle—this is when everything your child has learned falls into place. Third-year students experience rapid academic and social growth as they consolidate their knowledge and tackle more complex learning. Our teachers already know your child exceptionally well, so there’s no time lost building new relationships or risk of “slipping through the cracks.” Children who complete the full cycle leave with confidence, independence, and a genuine love of learning.
Kindergarten readiness encompasses social-emotional skills, self-regulation, independence, and confidence—not just reading and math. Our program ensures children are prepared for the structured expectations of elementary school, including following multi-step directions, working collaboratively, problem-solving independently, managing emotions, and taking ownership of their learning. A child who is academically ready but lacks these essential skills may struggle with the transition.
The three-year cycle (ages 3-6) allows your child to progress from observer to learner to leader. In their kindergarten year, children serve as role models and mentors for younger classmates, which reinforces their own learning and builds confidence. Teachers know each child’s strengths, challenges, and learning style intimately, creating a seamless progression without starting over each year. This continuity fosters deeper mastery and dramatic skill development.
Absolutely! Independence is at the heart of Montessori education. By design, every activity in our curriculum prepares children to take ownership of their development. Our teachers are trained to step back and allow children to problem-solve, make choices, and even learn from mistakes. This approach creates self-confident, empowered children who feel capable of tackling any new adventure—especially the transition to elementary school.
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