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LANGUAGE Recognizing that children of preprimary age are unusually sensitive to nuances of language, the Center focuses on presenting language in a rich and precise way. Teachers speak respectfully and correctly to children in a careful and loving manner, and children are encouraged to express themselves in this fashion both individually and to the group. Specially designed Montessori language materials, such as sandpaper letters and the moveable alphabet, prepare your child for the eventuality of reading and writing. Stories, poems, and dramatic pieces are presented and enjoyed daily.Vocabulary development with prepared materials and spontaneous games encourages language growth. PRACTICAL LIFE Montessori Practical life exercises reflect many of the everyday tasks children see as part of the daily routine in their homes. Students learn to work on an activity from beginning to end, thus developing their powers of concentration and control.  Examples of the Montessori approach to practical life are: Care and Respect of Self: Clothing management, which includes buttoning, buckling, zippering, shoe tying, and personal hygiene, such as, hand washing and good nutritional practices. Care and Respect of the Environment: Pouring, sweeping, table setting, dishwashing. Grace and Courtesy: Please, thank you, greeting of visitors. Elementary movement: Carrying of chairs, trays, walking properly.

SENSORIAL Maria Montessori agreed with Aristotle's philosophy that there is nothing in the intellect that does not first exist in the senses. In addition, she felt that children experience special blocks of time from birth to the age of six when they are particularly attuned to absorbing academic concepts through their senses. To make the most of these "sensitive periods," Dr. Montessori created special classroom equipment to develop and refine the five senses. Your child explores these materials and absorbs the educational purpose behind them, thus building a solid foundation for intellectual activity.

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