The  Montessori Center of Nyack

MATHEMATICS Using a combined method of concrete mathematical manipulatives (amount) and abstract materials (symbols), Montessori mathematical equipment helps your child travel from basic exercises to the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Children do not learn these concepts by rote, but through real comprehension—recognizing, for example, that multiplication is a series of additions. SCIENCE A rotating science curriculum allows children to explore everything from the life cycle of animals, with classroom demonstrations such as the metamorphosis of butterflies, to the fundamentals of magnetism and the ecology of seashores. Botanical studies involve the examination of plant parts, leaf shapes, and year-round planting and caring for indoor and outdoor flowers.

CULTURAL STUDIES & GEOGRAPHY The observation of different cultures form an important part of classroom activities. When children examine a new country or continent, they discuss representative music, national costume/dress, games, food, and art. They are greeted and dismissed in the language of the country and learn to recognize major landmarks from the displays of books and photographs. Part of this study involves the celebration of holidays such as Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Duvali, Id, Chinese New Year, and St. Patrick’s Day, among other festive occasions. All holidays are discussed in a cultural rather than religious context. Geographical studies employ special Montessori equipment including maps, and land/water formations. FOREIGN LANGUAGE The Spanish program at the Center reflects our belief that second language acquisition should begin at an early age. Research supports the positive link between second language proficiency and cognitive and academic ability. The goal of the Spanish program is to have the children become aware of different languages and develop confidence in their ability to learn them. Presentations are conducted conversationally and are reinforced using songs, games, and cooking projects. Parent participation is encouraged through the use of take-home vocabulary sheets, recorded lessons available for review via telephone, and a circulating library of language resource materials. COMPUTER STUDIES Computer Studies are included in our full day classroom. Children are taught the mechanics of loading and running programs together with the proper care of computer equipment. Computers are considered another tool available to assist children in their academic development.

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