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!
OUR PROGRAMS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
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As promised, here’s part of our end-of-year highlights!
A glimpse of our Talent Show! ⭐️🎤✨
Habitat students stepped up brave and confident, bringing their own ideas, personalities, and joy to the stage.
Breakdancing, solos, magic tricks, and more lit up the room. We were inspired, entertained, and felt endless gratitude for their courage to shine on stage with us. Mr. Kellen even performed a sweet farewell if you watch until the end! 💫🤍✨
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The end of our school year was rich with discovery, growth, and celebration here at ACH. Over the next few posts, we’ll revisit some of our favorite highlights, starting with our History Fair! 🤩
Lower Elementary (1st–3rd grade) and Upper Elementary (4th–6th grade) students shared their knowledge, creativity, and passion through a variety of fascinating projects. Topics included (but were not limited to!) the Lakota Sioux, Blackfeet, Cherokee and Navajo tribes, the Oregon Trail, Anne Frank, World War II, Napoleon Bonaparte, the first moon landing, and the history of our very own A Children’s Habitat Montessori School 😉 and many more!
Events like these remind us how meaningful learning becomes when children are encouraged to explore their interests, conduct research, and share their discoveries with others. We are so proud of the hard work and enthusiasm students brought to their presentations.
Stay tuned as we continue highlighting some of our favorite end-of-school-year memories! 🎒♥️✨
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🐝 ACH Elementary students came to the stage with confidence, courage and brainpower for our Spelling Bee! ✨
Swipe through for highlights!
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One of the ✨best✨ school days of the year!
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Join us tomorrow, Thursday (5/14) from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening full of fun featuring the @scholastic book fair, ACH Elementary History Fair, @thegarnachaspotllc food truck, raffle prizes, and more! 📚🌮🎟️
Bring the whole family and come celebrate our amazing school community!! We can’t wait to see you! 🤩
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