Children in the primary class possess what Dr.
Montessori called the absorbent mind, the ability to absorb all aspects
of one's culture and environment effortlessly.
The Primary classroom consists of
several types of exercises designed to cultivate adaptation and the
children's ability to think and express themselves with clarity.
The following five categories of exercises are employed in the
Montessori Primary Classroom:
Exercises having to do with caring of self, caring of environment,
and concern for others. Concentration and
coordination are developed.
Young children take pleasure and satisfaction in the process as well
as the result.
These exercises have to do with the senses, discrimination, observation,
and descriptive language.
A clear approach fosters the continuing
effort of children to categorize and organize the world around them.
activities have to do with receptive and expressive language.
Young children are interested in
writing and reading.
opportunity, most children learn to read by
All use and enjoy language.
These activities have to do with counting and number relationships,
including an overview of the function of the decimal system.
Careful design of materials in the mathematics area and in the
sensorial area lays the groundwork for future learning in algebra
and geometry. The math materials provide your child with solid
concepts of basic mathematical principals. This prepares your
child for abstract reasoning and helps to develop problem solving
The cultural lessons (geography, history,
science, music, art, and nature study) make the classroom
come alive, allowing your child to feel connected to the global
Rich in language opportunities, the sandpaper letters help your child
link sound and symbol effortlessly, launching the development of written
expression and reading skills.
the Sensorial material, your child can explore the world. All five senses
are engaged as children learn to organize, classify and describe the
sensory experiences they have absorbed since birth.
The Montessori School of Dunwoody 1730 Mt. Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: (770) 804-1444