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Little Star Montessori School
PO Box 608
509 Highway 20
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2801
littlestar1@centurytel.net
26 Years of Excellence
1982-2008
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Kindergarten Program
Age Level: 5 - 6 years
Student to Teacher Ratio: 1:8
Kindergarten: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Upstairs
Lead Teacher: Rayma Hayes
Assistant Teacher: Baylie Peplow
Our Kindergarten Program will prepare the child to move into elementary level education with the strong social academic skills necessary for successful learning. Our flexible structure allows the child to work with materials from preschool through elementary according to his/her interests and capabilities. Our environment offers challenging and stimulating materials to aid and direct academic, artistic and social growth. Our classroom is prepared to strengthen the child’s ability to evaluate, which enables him/her to make constructive decisions. Decision making is considered the highest function of the human mind. Building self-esteem and learning how to cooperate in a group environment are key goals.
Everything the child has learned and experienced in her/his first four years of life will be elaborated upon in the kindergarten year. Language arts will be expanded through a study of literature while math skills will be reinforced in science class, cooking, or woodworking. Learning will take place as a unity of activity and thought. Art, music, drama and stories from around the world will emphasize multi-cultural awareness. Spanish and creative movement will be included in our program.
Kinder Daily Routine
8:30 –9:00 Children arrive, Free activity time
9:00- 9:30 Circle time (group lessons, sharing, singing)
9:30-10:45 Snack is served—children help themselves throughout the morning
9:30-10:45 Challenging work time
10:45-11:15 Outside play
11:15-12:00 Stories, drama, puppets, art, quiet work time
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:00 Clean-up, recess/play time
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