Shelton Summer 2026 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 8
Grades EC-4
Academic Course Descriptions-Morning
June 8–26
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.
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