Primary/Casa Program (3-6 years)
The foundation years of Montessori education where children develop core skills and independence
Program Overview
The Primary/Casa program represents the core of Montessori education, where children develop fundamental academic, social, and practical life skills. This three-year cycle allows children to progress naturally through increasingly complex materials and concepts.
Core Curriculum Areas
Academic Foundations
- •Reading and writing
- •Mathematics
- •Cultural subjects
- •Sensorial development
Life Skills
- •Practical life exercises
- •Social development
- •Independence
- •Grace and courtesy
Key Learning Areas
Language Arts
- • Phonetic reading
- • Writing development
- • Grammar introduction
- • Literature appreciation
- • Vocabulary enrichment
Mathematics
- • Number recognition
- • Decimal system
- • Basic operations
- • Geometry concepts
- • Mathematical reasoning
Daily Schedule
Morning
- • Independent work time
- • Individual lessons
- • Small group work
- • Outdoor activities
Midday
- • Practical life activities
- • Cultural lessons
- • Lunch and cleanup
- • Rest/quiet time
Afternoon
- • Art and music
- • Group projects
- • Garden activities
- • Story time
Developmental Milestones
First Year (3-4)
- • Adaptation to environment
- • Basic practical life skills
- • Sensorial exploration
- • Language enrichment
Second Year (4-5)
- • Reading preparation
- • Mathematical concepts
- • Cultural awareness
- • Advanced practical life
Third Year (5-6)
- • Reading mastery
- • Advanced mathematics
- • Leadership skills
- • Project-based learning
- • Preparation for elementary