Programs Introduction.
Inquiring parents will notice some core differences in Montessori programming versus a traditional approach. One of these is the multi-age classroom. At A Children’s Habitat you will find classrooms representative of a 3-year cycle, beginning at 18 months of age and continuing through age 12 (traditional Grade 6). Our toddler program begins at 18 months through age 3 where the child then moves to a primary program from age 3 to age six. From there, the student transitions to lower elementary for age 6 to age 9 and then to upper elementary from age 9 to age 12.
In each of these programs, parents are quick to notice a much different classroom feel. Teachers are not in the front of a room and children are not lined in rows of desks. Instead, our classrooms have a busy hum that is relatively quiet in comparison. This is because students begin and end their day together before individually dispersing to complete works on their own. Our guides (our teachers) will work with students to present new materials (lessons) and check in or problem-solve with children as they work, but they will largely fill a role of observation.
This is possible because our skilled and trained educators have established, maintained and utilized a prepared environment prior to and throughout the school day. The classroom is set in a way that facilitates independence and a culture of work, taking into account the psychological characteristics of the children involved. This act inspires and directs a community of learning that meets the needs of the children it serves.
We invite you to dive deeper into the programs themselves and the classrooms. Come see us in action!
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Lower Elementary (1st–3rd Grade) also incorporated animal studies of “Ella,” a polar bear 🐻❄️ tracked by @myfahlo bracelets into this Polar Biome lesson!
Scientists have known Ella since she was about two months old, just preparing to venture onto the sea ice for the first time alongside her mother and sibling. Over the past few months, ACH students have followed her journey as an adult, witnessing her survival and the raising of five cubs, each guided to navigate and thrive in their sea ice home.
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ACH Families,
Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, ✨ACH will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, January 28th ✨
🚙 Student drop-off will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
*Please note that the Toddler program will be canceled on Wednesday.
Thank you for your understanding! 🌼
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Due to hazardous road conditions,✨ACH WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27TH✨
The safety of our families and staff is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday, January 28th, once road conditions have improved and are safer!
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Out of an abundance of caution, and for the safety of our students and staff, ACH will be ✨CLOSED TOMORROW, MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH.✨
Stay warm out there! 🌨️
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🕊️ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice, understanding, and compassion. In Montessori education, peace is nurtured every day—through respect for the child, grace and courtesy, community responsibility, and opportunities to practice empathy and cooperation. ♥️
On this day, we honor Dr. King’s legacy by CONTINUING the work of peace education: helping children develop a strong sense of self, care for others, and responsibility for the world around them. When children feel seen, valued, and capable, they grow into adults who lead with kindness, courage, and justice. ☮️
📸 found in LIFE: “Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr., 40 Years Later”
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