Our Programs
Montessori
Children's House in Horsham and Blue Bell offers a variety
of programs for families with children toddler age through Kindergarten. Montessori programs allow children to
learn naturally through their experiences in a specially-prepared
environment, centered around the five curriculum areas of
Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math and Cultural.
Enrichment activities available to our children include
music and art activities, computers, introduction to French, gym classes, yoga and educational field
trips.
Montessori
Prep is offered for
children ages 18 months through three
years. In our Prep program, toddlers are introduced to the
initial Montessori concepts and materials that stimulate their
natural desire to learn at an early age. Toddlers move between
a combination of structured learning and free choice activities
which are geared to enhance the development of independence
and self-help skills.
Children in the Prep program may
also chose to attend for
afternoons
as well. This Prep Plus
afternoon
program includes
lunchtime, nap and
supervised
play.
Schedules for two,
three
or
five
afternoons may be
arranged
with
the school
administrator.
Montessori
Primary is offered for
children ages three through six. Children explore language,
geography, math, science, sensory awareness and practical
skills of everyday living. Teachers
observe and direct children through guided self-explorations.
Primary
children have the option of scheduling an afternoon enrichment
program. In the afternoon, the primary-age children continue
to practice letter writing, number recognition and letter
sound recognition. Outdoor play, art,
nature, cooking and science activities provide a stimulating
"plus" program.
Kindergarten
is offered for children
ages five and six. Mornings are spent in the mixed-age classrooms,
while afternoons are in a specially-designed extended day
Kindergarten class.
Kindergarten
students
work with advanced  Montessori
materials
and further their
skills in reading, creative writing, math, science and geography.
The
Kindergarten program is licensed by the Department
of Education, and provides excellent preparation for the first
grade. Transportation is available for kindergarten children
though the public school
districts.
Supplemental
Care is also available
for all Montessori students, both before school (6:30am at
Horsham, 7:00am at Blue Bell - 9am) and after school care
(3pm - 6pm), to meet the needs of working families. The children
are involved in music & movement,
outside play, computers and table games. They also enjoy story
time and art projects.
Camp Kaleidoscope
is available
at both Montessori Children's House locations in the summer
for children ages two through eight. Campers ages
6 - 8 spend their day creating arts and crafts projects,
playing sports and games, cooking, swimming and much more! Campers ages 2 - 6
enjoy water play, gardening, nature exploration, performing
arts, music and more! Infant care provided by
Play & Learn for
siblings is available on site for Blue Bell families and
nearby for Horsham families. CLICK HERE for more information about Camp Kaleidoscope.
"Montessori Children's House provides an educational
experience beyond compare.
With its small class sizes, advanced educational programs
and nurturing environment, Montessori
has provided our children with an excellent foundation for
transitioning into the primary grades as well as the self
confidence to excel in life's challenges."
Susan
Morhardt, Horsham School
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