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About Children's
House Montessori
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Philosophy:
The famed Montessori
Method
developed as the result of years of observation and study of
young children and the way they learn. This educational
program draws on the scientific finding that even months-old
children have an innate capacity and special need to learn
about the world around them.
The discovery
of special stages of learning and the materials and
equipment required to foster learning at each stage is a
feature of this way of schooling. The approach recognizes
that young children progress through each learning stage at
their own pace and that children of different ages will
teach and learn from one another.
Children's
House
helps individuals learn and grow at their own rate with
consideration for differences in age, temperament, drives
and capabilities. In the school's carefully prepared
environment, children are free to move about and to choose
their own materials and activities. They are asked to treat
themselves, others and the classroom with care and respect.
The learning
materials are divided into five major categories;
Sensory-motor, practical life, geography, language and
mathematics.
There is also ample time devoted to exploring art, music,
movement, and the world of nature. Most children who enroll
in the program for the full three years worked with all the
materials and are fully prepared for first grade.
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Staff at Children's House
Montessori |
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Each
classroom is directed by a Montessori certified lead
teacher paired with a qualified assistant teacher.
All teachers have completed their college degrees
which compliment their specialized Montessori
training. Teachers actively seek to expand their
knowledge in Montessori and early childhood
development. Because of the belief that the
home-school partnership is crucial to the student's
success, the staff provides parents with many
educational opportunities to help develop
parenting skills and increase knowledge of the
children's Montessori experience. |
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Environment at Children's House
Montessori |
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Children's
House is located at a convenient West Lafayette site
near the Purdue Research Park. The interior space is
specifically designed for Montessori. Each of the
classrooms is equipped with child sized shelves,
cubbies, furniture, and has its own refrigerator,
reception area and restroom. All classrooms have
direct access to the indoor gym and kitchen. The
landscaped fenced-in outdoor area is used for
gardening, play and nature studies. |
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Classrooms at Children's House
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- Are inviting, beautiful
environments that encourage children to explore,
investigate and fulfill their natural curiosity
about the world around them.
- Are filled with a
full compliment of specially designed Montessori
materials and equipment, all sequentially placed
on shelves arranged by subject area.
- Are designed with
consideration for the comfort and size of the
young child to allow the freedom for a child to
move around the room
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Admission Policy at Children's House
Montessori |
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The school admits
students who are 2.6 through 5 years of age of any
race, color, and national and ethnic origin. The
curriculum is international in its heritage and
focus, and consciously seeks to promote a global
perspective. Children's House Montessori actively
celebrates its diversity. |
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Program Options For
pre-school and kindergarten aged children |
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All classes meet Monday
through Friday, with some part time options. The
school calendar follows the holiday schedule of the
West Lafayette School Corporation. After the
orientation for new students is completed, classes
officially start the Tuesday following Labor Day
weekend and end the Friday before Memorial Day
weekend. An exciting summer camp program is offered
in June and July.
Both half day and
full day multi age classes are available. Half day
classes are three hours.
A selection of extended time options are available
upon request. |
