Montessori Preschool Program To round out our programs, children will enjoy special events throughout the week and school year, including Wave Rally, presentations from special guests, field trips, parades, drama, nature walks and introductions to sign language. Computer class (Mega Byte Tykes), dance and sports are available at an additional cost. We have two unique options for preschoolers ages 3-6: We provide a quality learning environment in both our Wave Preschool programs and our Montessori preschool. “What's the difference?” Dr. Maria Montessori spent many decades working with the young child and based on her observations of their needs, identified the following development areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Art, Science, Culture and Geography.  At Wave CLC, the Montessori teachers provide a structured environment that encourages children of mixed ages to explore and experience the joy of learning between the hours of 8:30am - 1pm or 8:30am - 5pm Monday through Friday.  During this time the children select their activities from Montessori based materials and work without interruption.  Children are given the appropriate language to accompany all their exercises, thus expanding their vocabulary and knowledge of the materials throughout the classroom. WavePreschool Classes are more age specific and use the Creative Curriculum for lesson planning and group orientated activities. Learning centers include: home living, science, library corner, table toys (manipulatives), art, circle times, and a listening/worship/music center. We supplement creative curriculum with Zoo Phonics and Handwriting Without Tears. The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool translates new research and theory from the field of early childhood education into a practical, easy-to-understand approach to working with children and their families. It is a comprehensive curriculum that includes a framework for decision making along with a focus on interest areas.
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