“As I have so often said, it is true that we cannot make a genius. We can only give to each individual the chance to fulfill his potential possibilities. “
Dr. Maria Montessori
Harbour Oaks provides a prepared environment to meet the needs of the child. Children work individually and cooperatively with materials that engage their curiosity through the senses. Each child has freedom to explore and to observe. The materials are scientifically designed to engage the child with math and language, writing and reading, art and music – the tools of abstract reasoning and communication, and the basis of creative imagination and self-directed learning.
Curriculum
Practical Life |
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Lessons in Grace and Courtesy |
Dressing Frames (button, zip, snap, buckle, tie) |
Fine and Gross Motor Control |
Care of Self and Others |
Care of Environment |
Polishing (wood, silver, brass, glass) |
Sewing |
Gardening |
Sorting Exercises |
Food Preparation/Nutrition |
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Sensorial |
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Names of Shapes(2 Dimensional) |
Geometric Solids(3 Dimensional) |
Discriminate Size, Shape. Color, Texture, Sound, Weight, and Taste |
Color Gradation |
Thermic Exercises |
Constructing Shapes |
Polygons |
Matching Exercises |
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Language |
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Classification Cards |
Letter/Sound Recognition |
Word Building/Sentence Building |
Phonetic Reading Books |
Sight Words |
Handwriting (cursive and Print) |
Story Writing |
Grammar |
Phonograms |
Poetry/Drama |
Vocabulary |
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Math |
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Number Recognition |
1 to 1 Correspondence |
Counting 1 -1000 |
Number Writing |
Skip Counting |
Decimal System |
Operations (+ , x , – , ÷) |
Fractions |
Money |
Clock/Time |
Squaring/Cubing |
Weight/Measurements |
Exchanging |
Calendar (Days, Months, Year) |
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Geography |
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Maps/Continents/States/Countries |
Land Forms |
The Earth |
Cultural Studies |
Map Making/Flags |
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Science |
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Physical Science |
Zoology |
Botany |
Dinosaurs |
Marine Life |
The Five Senses |
Planets |
Human Body |
Biology |
Earth Science |
Weather |
Seasons |
History |
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Historic Events |
Presidents |
Famous People |
Timelines |
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Art |
Music |
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Optional Afterschool Classes |
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Playball |
Ballet/Tap |
Music |