Montessori Method and Programs

Montessori Country Academy offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years.

Children are placed in multi-aged classrooms with attention to their ability and development, rather than strictly by age. In this way, children progress through the curriculum at their own rate and learn according to their specific interests and abilities.

Classes are offered Monday through Friday year-round. For our application document, please click here.

Parents can choose from a variety of schedules:
Half-day schedule - 8 a.m.-noon
School day schedule - 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Full-day schedule - 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Programs include:

Toddler (18 mos.-2 ½ years)

At this early age, we maintain small class sizes and a 1:5 teacher/child ratio to promote an intimate and safe environment. The emphasis is on creating a warm, loving and caring atmosphere in which children can adapt easily to new social interactions with both peers and adults.

Transition (2 ½ - 3 ½ years)

Our Transition class provides a bridge between our Toddler and Pre/Kindergarten Programs. Class size remains small, but children begin to interact with more advanced materials.

Pre-Kindergarten (3-6 years)

This classroom uses the Montessori method to help children grow socially, emotionally and cognitively. The children work at their own pace, either independently or quietly in small groups. They also choose their own materials based on skills they have not yet mastered. The teacher observes and assesses the child's progress to decide which new activities or materials should be introduced.

Kindergarten

Children who stay at Montessori Country Academy for their kindergarten year have the advantage of solid relationships with teachers who already know their learning style and can hit the ground running. They are ready to transform concepts into knowledge and transition from hands-on learning to abstract thinking.

Our curriculum materials reach through the third grade level, allowing for advanced-level learning in math, reading, language, science, geography, and culture.

However, the most important knowledge they gain is the confidence that they are talented and capable learners.

Personally serving the Elk Grove and Sacramento areas.
Email: Office @ MontessoriCountryAcademy.com