Brighton Montessori School
Preschool in Brighton, MI 48116
Brighton Montessori seeks to educate the whole child by valuing the uniqueness of each child and by providing a quality personalized learning experience in a nurturing atmosphere.
The Brighton Montessori Curriculum is based on the guidelines of the American Montessori Society. Students learn by progressing at an individual rate while being encouraged to increase self-motivation. Children move themselves toward learning by using developmentally appropriate materials. The teacher prepares the environment functions as the authority and offers varying stimuli depending upon the needs of the particular child. The collaborative environment of the Montessori classroom provides order and encourages the child to develop according to his/her own capabilities and pace. The child thus learns and is motivated through his/her “work”.
- Child Ages:
- 2.5 years - 6 years
- Rates:
- $
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
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The following seven basic curriculum areas provide this instructional framework:
1.The Practical Life / Everday Living Area
Provides the child with the opportunity to explore activities which develop a sense of order concentration coordination and independence. Simple food preparation housekeeping skills and eye / hand coordination activities are presented.
2.The Sensorial Area
Acquaints the child with pre-math materials and concepts. The child manipulates equipment which sharpens the senses and encourages understanding of the many sensory impressions received through them.
3.The Math Area
Offers the use of concrete materials which allow for easier assimilation of the many preprimary math facts and skills utilized in this area of study.
4.The Language Area
Provides a multi-sensory approach to learning the complex processes of reading and writing. Much attention is given to development of the pre-writing and pre-reading skills. Eye and ear training are introduced.
5.The Geography Area
Introduces the child to the surrounding world. The continents and foreign cultures are noted and explored.
6.The Science Area
Introduces the child to basic scientific principles and simple scientific concepts and are also presented on a developmentally appropriate level.
7.The Art Area
Encourages creativity and the development of fine muscle coordination through cutting punching gluing painting etc. It also offers the child an opportunity to explore a variety of creative media.
