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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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Preschool
 
Age Level: 3 - 5 years
Student to Teacher Ratio: 1:8
Program Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Downstairs
Lead Teachers: Sandy Welfelt & Kim Claussen
Assistant Teachers: Anna Bonica & Michael Wilbur
The Montessori method nurtures the whole personality of the child, not merely his intellectual faculties, which includes the power of deliberation, initiative, and independent choice. The child is encouraged to participate as a member of a real social community, our school. The child learns fundamental social skills which form the basis of good citizenship.
Children will be introduced to phonetic reading and beginning math skills integrated with art, drama, science, geography, puppetry and storytelling. Creative movement, Spanish and field trips will also be included in this program.
Through the use of Montessori materials, children learn and grow at their own rate and according to their own interests. The children develop independence and responsibility as they acquire valuable social, perceptual, intellectual and physical skills. Our open classroom environment provides a challenging and stimulating experience and fosters great joy in learning as the children make their own choices and discoveries.
This year we have two preschool classes. Both hold the same daily schedule.
Preschool daily schedule
8:30-10:00 Children arrive. Free time (toys, art project, practical life materials
10:00-10:15 Circle time, snack, sharing & singing
10:15-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Challenging work time: math, language, and sensorial materials
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:00 Clean-up and recess
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