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Pre‑School / Children’s House

A carefully sequenced environment where 3–6‑year‑olds build deep concentration, confidence, and foundational skills.

Overview

Program at a Glance

Ages3–6 years
HoursMon–Fri • 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Guide‑to‑Child~1:8
FormatUninterrupted 3‑hour morning work cycle, mixed‑age community

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Philosophy

Hands‑on materials move from concrete to abstract, supporting the child’s drive to repeat, refine, and master. Independence and kindness are core to the culture.

Learning Areas
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    Practical Life
    Care of self & environment, food prep, grace & courtesy — the heart of independence.
  • Δ
    Sensorial
    Materials isolate attributes like size, color, texture, pitch — refining the senses for later academics.
  • Aa
    Language
    Phonetic awareness, moveable alphabet, handwriting, grammar, and rich spoken language.
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    Mathematics
    Quantity, symbol, operations, decimal system, fractions, geometry, and measurement.
  • ◎
    Culture & Science
    Botany, zoology, geography, history, earth & physical sciences through discovery.
A Typical Day
8:00
Arrival & greeting; practical life warm‑ups.
8:15
Uninterrupted work cycle (3 hours): individual lessons & independent work.
11:30
Group time / presentations / songs.
12:00
Lunch and outdoor play.
1:00
Quiet time / reading / handwork.
1:30
Afternoon work & extensions.
2:45
Dismissal.

Times are approximate; rhythm adjusts to the needs of the group and season.

Classroom & Materials

Environment

  • Orderly classroom with child‑sized furniture and defined work areas.
  • Open shelves for self‑selection; floor rugs and child tables.
  • Outdoor environment for gross motor, gardening, nature studies.

Materials You’ll See

Pink tower, brown stair, knobbed cylinders, moveable alphabet, sandpaper letters, golden beads, fraction insets, puzzle maps, botany & zoology materials.

Outcomes & Skills
  • Concentration and intrinsic motivation for purposeful work.
  • Early literacy: phonetic reading/writing; growing vocabulary and expression.
  • Foundational math: place value, operations, geometry, measurement.
  • Grace & courtesy: cooperation, conflict resolution, community care.
Parent Partnership

Communication

Weekly snapshots of class themes and progress notes; parent conferences each term to review goals and growth.

Readiness & Next Steps

Fully toilet trained; follows simple multi‑step directions; curiosity and stamina for longer work periods.

FAQs

How do you support reading?
We build strong phonetic foundations with sandpaper letters and the moveable alphabet, then progress to readers and writing.

Is there homework?
Most work is completed at school. Occasional family projects or reading minutes may be suggested.

How are mixed ages managed?
Older children model responsibility and leadership while younger ones receive scaffolding and inspiration.