Montessori Curriculum

A comprehensive guide to the Montessori curriculum and its integrated approach to learning

Core Curriculum Areas

Practical Life

Key Activities

  • ◆Care of self
  • ◆Care of environment
  • ◆Grace and courtesy
  • ◆Movement control

Learning Outcomes

  • ◆Independence
  • ◆Concentration
  • ◆Coordination
  • ◆Self-discipline

Sensorial Development

Materials

  • ◆Pink tower
  • ◆Color tablets
  • ◆Sound cylinders
  • ◆Geometric cabinet

Skills Developed

  • ◆Visual discrimination
  • ◆Auditory refinement
  • ◆Tactile awareness
  • ◆Size and shape recognition

Language Arts

Components

  • ◆Spoken language
  • ◆Writing preparation
  • ◆Reading development
  • ◆Grammar study

Materials Used

  • ◆Sandpaper letters
  • ◆Movable alphabet
  • ◆Reading cards
  • ◆Grammar symbols

Mathematics

Concepts Covered

  • ◆Number recognition
  • ◆Decimal system
  • ◆Operations
  • ◆Geometry

Materials

  • ◆Number rods
  • ◆Golden beads
  • ◆Stamp game
  • ◆Geometric solids

Cultural Studies

Geography

  • • Land and water forms
  • • Continent studies
  • • Map work
  • • Cultural awareness

Science

  • • Botany
  • • Zoology
  • • Physical science
  • • Scientific method

History

  • • Timeline work
  • • Cultural studies
  • • Historical figures
  • • Civilization study

Creative Expression

Art

  • • Drawing techniques
  • • Color theory
  • • Art appreciation
  • • Various mediums

Music

  • • Rhythm exercises
  • • Music appreciation
  • • Instrument exploration
  • • Movement and dance