Shelton Summer 2025 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 6
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Academic Course Descriptions - Morning
All courses are 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Early Childhood Morning Academic Program
(Ages 3 – 5)
The Early Childhood Morning Academic Program, a three-hour session for children
3 to 5 years of age, is coordinated to offer a well-planned early childhood learning
experience. The Montessori philosophy and methods are applied to students in an
individualized approach to match each child’s learning profile. The curriculum includes:
Practical Life, Sensorial, Oral Language, Beginning Written Language, Math, Literature
and Social Skills.
(CHILD MUST BE TOILET TRAINED.) Athletic shoes are required.
Kindergarten Morning Academic Program
(Ages 5 – 6)
The Kindergarten Morning Academic Program, a three-hour session for children 5
to 6 years of age, is coordinated to offer a well-planned, early childhood learning
experience. The Montessori philosophy and methods are applied to students in an
individualized approach to match each child’s learning profile. The curriculum includes:
Practical Life, Sensorial, Oral and Written Language, Math, Science, Social Studies,
Literature and Social Skills. Athletic shoes are required.
Primary Morning Academic Program
Grades 1 – 2
The Primary Morning Academic Program is a three-hour session for children entering
1st or 2nd grade. The Montessori philosophy and methods are applied to students in a
multi-age classroom using an individualized approach to match each child’s learning
profile. Classes incorporated into the morning session are: Practical Life, Sensorial, Oral
Language, Reading, Written Language, Math, Literature and Social Skills. This program
also introduces listening skills and general language skills in preparation for 1st to 2nd
grade.
Elementary Morning Academic Program
Grades 3 – 4
The Elementary Morning Program, for students entering the 3rd or 4th grade, is a
three-hour multi-age session. The Montessori philosophy and methods are applied
to students in a multi-age classroom using an individualized approach to match each
child’s learning profile. Classes incorporated into the morning sessions are:
Reading, Math and English.
• Reading: develops reading skills through the use of auditory discrimination and
application of phonetic word attack skills. In addition, students work on enriching
comprehension skills.
• Math: uses a multisensory approach to math with the use of manipulatives.
• English: emphasizes listening and organizational skills as well as English concepts
and written expression.
