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