Within this prepared learning space the child is also able to gain those social, physical, intellectual, and emotional skills needed to function well within society. Our prepared environment contains all the didactic materials developed by Maria Montessori along with supplemental materials, that support learning in the areas of practical life, sensorial, exploration, music, art, geography, science, language, and mathematics.
Montessori believed that all children carry within them the seeds of the person they are to become. For them to develop to their fullest potential, the freedom to choose activities within a developmentally appropriate environment, especially designed to help them fulfill their needs is essential. One World’s Primary Program provides such an environment, making accessible materials that allow the children to interact with as many aspects of the world as possible, scaled down to their size. The materials often contain within them control of error, so the children can self-correct without adult intervention. The children learn through doing, experiencing the joy of individual discovery and mastery on their own terms, at their own speed.
An essential aspect of Montessori Education is developing awareness of the interrelatedness of all life and humanity’s responsibilities toward it. This is addressed on the Primary level through exposure to the different forms of life and caring for their needs. One way in which the children are exposed to the nature and needs of living things is through our outdoor environment. During the morning work period, the children have the opportunity to interact with plants and animals in a variety of ways, so that they can better understand our interdependence with all of the earth’s creatures and our need to act as responsible stewards. Children also participate in a peace education program, learning to listen actively, communicate positively, and discover solutions through compromise.
Admission to Primary is restricted to potty-trained children (not in the process of learning) 2½ and over who will not become four before September 1st of the year they enroll and children transferring from other Montessori schools.
We invite you to join us for a campus tour or open house as they are the best ways to fully witness the magic of Montessori education.
Primary (Age 2½ – Kindergarten)
Summer
4343 Leigh Avenue, San Jose CA 95124
(408) 615-1254
Elementary (Grades 1 – 6)
Summer
3635 Pearl Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 963-0360
Primary Primary (Age 2½ – Kindergarten)
Summer | Teacher Training
1170 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose CA 95118
(408) 723-5140