CASA PROGRAM

The purpose & aim of practical life is to help the child to gain independence and adapt to society. Some activities include many of the tasks children see as part of the daily routine in their home, such as preparing food and washing dishes, along with exercises of grace and courtesy. 

 Sensorial materials help to develop and refine the senses.  Each material isolates one sense at a time to assist the child to discriminate and refine each sense.  These materials aid in the ability to discriminate differences and recognize similarities, as well as the development of memory and imagination.

 Through these activities the child will learn fundamental abilities necessary for higher level of mathematical concepts. This includes: discrimination, recognizing similarities & differences, constructing and comparing patterns.  These activities give children a solid understanding of basic mathematical principles, prepares them for later abstract reasoning, and helps to develop problem- solving capabilities. 

 The Montessori environment is rich in oral language opportunities, allowing the child to experience conversations, stories & poetry. The sandpaper letters help children link sound and symbol effortlessly, encouraging the development of written expression and reading skills. The Montessori Method uses a phonetic approach for reading. Each area in language has activities that emphasize beginning, middle and ending sounds. To further reading development, children are exposed to the study of grammar.  

 Children learn about people and cultures in other countries with an attitude of respect and admiration.Through familiarity, children come to feel connected to the global human family. Montessori cultural activities typically include geography, history, general science, botany, zoology, music, and art.