Preschool Program
At Sacramento Montessori, our preschool program for children ages 2 to 6 fosters cooperative play, social development, and hands-on learning. In this stage, children transition from parallel play to working alongside peers, building teamwork, communication, and independence through guided exploration and age-appropriate activities.
Our Montessori-inspired curriculum encourages children to engage with materials that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical life skills. In mathematics, for example, children progress from counting 1–10 to basic addition and subtraction using the golden bead materials, laying a strong foundation for future learning.
The preschool environment nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning while supporting each child’s unique developmental pace. Teachers model cooperative behavior and provide individualized guidance, ensuring children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Montessori Curriculum & Teacher Guidance
At Sacramento Montessori, our preschool program for children ages 3 to 6 provides a nurturing, hands-on environment that fosters academic, social, and practical life skills. Children learn through Montessori materials under the guidance of trained teachers, developing focus, independence, and social skills in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Curriculum Highlights:
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Sensorial and Math: Children explore geometry, patterns, and other sensorial concepts that naturally progress into foundational math skills.
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Language and Literacy: Letter recognition, phonetics, pre-reading skills, and D’Nealian manuscript writing build early literacy, beginning with lowercase letters and progressing to uppercase.
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Practical Life: Activities develop concentration, coordination, independence, and a sense of order.
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Cultural Studies: Children explore zoology, botany, geography, history, art, and music through structured units that encourage curiosity and discovery.
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Physical Education: Indoor and outdoor group activities promote gross motor skills, teamwork, and overall well-being.
Social Development & Daily Life:
As children grow, they transition from parallel play to cooperative play, learning to work alongside peers. The daily schedule balances independent work, group activities, and outdoor play, with guided lessons, songs, stories, and shared experiences. Children explore Montessori materials in increasingly advanced ways, naturally progressing to the next stage of development.