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Music
Musical games, chants, nursery rhymes, finger plays and
songs are used to help the children develop their sense
of pitch and rhythm, and improve their coordination,
focus, and enjoyment of group activity. Children deepen
their understanding of basic musical concepts such as
singing in tune, beat, tempo, dynamics and melodic
awareness. Some of the skills being introduced in age
appropriate ways include matching a pitch with one's own
voice; easiest singing intervals; high-low pitch
awareness; moving to a steady beat; responsibility to
group activity and sound; learning by repetition; and
musical structure.
Art
Children are encouraged to use their imagination through
experimentation. From the beginning, work with the
Montessori sensorial materials helps to refine the sense
of color, balance and design, preparing the child to see
harmony in his/her surroundings and using this in
artistic expression. The art environment is planned, set
up and maintained by the teacher, as are the activities,
so that the children can function independently to use
their materials and tools, work in their space, and most
importantly, create their own unique pieces of art.
Spanish / French
The children will be taught various colors, numbers,
short phrases, months, and days of the weeks in Spanish
and French; music will also be introduced. Exercises
designed to explore the cultural aspects of the language
are also part of the program.
Physical
Education / Team Sports
Students will be taught the importance of staying
physically active and how healthy eating habits
contribute to their overall health and well being. Team
sports will teach students to cooperate, formulate
strategies and coordinate amongst themselves. The
importance of rules and playing within a structured
environment will also be emphasized.
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