All About Us
Get to know Sun and Stars MontessoriOur Mission
Maria Montessori believed that children are the seeds of humanity’s future. We at Sun and Stars Montessori are dedicated to providing the nurturing educational environment required for the complete and total fulfillment of our children – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually – in order to begin the process of creating a new world where humanity recognizes its oneness and can thereby achieve a new level of peace and harmony.
Our Parents
We strive to strengthen the connections with our parents through education, training, information sharing and interaction within the environment and in support of the school. Sun and Stars parents recognize the importance that early years education plays in their child’s future. With that knowledge, parents make a clear commitment to use their time and resources to the best of their ability.
Our Families
We recognize the partnership between the child, the school and the family and strive to maintain a strong partnership on behalf of the child. We believe that the foundation for a successful future for children emanates from a supportive relationship between the school and family.
Our Children
Montessori believed that as important as physical development is to life and the body, psychic development is to the mind and spirit of the child. At Sun and Stars, we believe that teaching children about the world – its practices, language and geography and how to respect those within it – will allow the child to embark on a journey which leads to tolerance and peace. This is our goal for the child. This is our vision, lived through and led by our children. This is our hope for the world.
The Little Dippers 18 - 30 mos OPEN!
The first few years of life are the most crucial in the life of an individual. The Little Dippers Class is designed for toddlers that are comfortably walking and provides a variety of materials to support their developmental milestones. All are child-sized and accessible, promoting autonomy and exploration.
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Program Options
- Full Week (M-F): Monday through Friday
- Part-Time (T/Th): Tuesday and Thursday
- Schedule Durations:
- Half-Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Full-Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Developmental Focus Areas
Practical life activities are central to the Montessori method, helping children develop independence, coordination, and concentration. These activities are divided into four categories:
- Care of Self: Practices like handwashing, dressing, and grooming.
- Care of Environment: Activities such as sweeping, washing tables, and caring for plants.
- Grace and Courtesy: Learning polite social interactions and respectful behavior.
- Control of Movement: Exercises to refine motor skills and body awareness.
Sensory Development as children engage with materials that stimulate their senses, aiding in the development of cognitive and motor skills
Language Development fosters communication skills through a variety of activities using vocabulary, listening, speaking, songs, storytelling, and interactive materials in Spanish and English.
Social and Emotional Development through group activities and guided interactions, children develop emotional intelligence by learning to identify and understand emotions.
The environment is designed to be orderly and inviting, encouraging children to engage with their surroundings and peers.
The Stars Class Ages 2 - 4 yrs
The Stars Class offers a nurturing Montessori environment tailored for children aged 2 to 3.5 years who are confidently walking. In this intimate setting, children benefit from a low teacher-to-child ratio, ensuring individualized attention and fostering a sense of community.
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Program Options:
- Full Week (M-F): Monday through Friday
- Part-Time (M/W/F): Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Schedule Durations:
- Half-Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Full-Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Core Developmental Areas:
Sensory Exploration: Engaging with materials that isolate specific qualities such as color, texture, sound, and shape. This approach enhances their ability to discriminate and categorize sensory information, laying the groundwork for future learning in areas like mathematics and science.
Practical Life Skills: Activities such as pouring, spooning, and transferring items with tongs or tweezers promoting independence and fine motor coordination.
Language Enrichment: Speech support and communication skills. Build vocabulary with objects and name matching, reinforce letter shapes and sounds with tactile sandpaper letters, a variety of books, art and music. These tools help children connect spoken and written language, promoting early literacy skills.
Gross Motor Activities: Outdoor play and movement exercises enhance physical coordination and spatial awareness.
Social and Emotional Growth: Group activities and guided interactions help children learn about expressing emotions, to develop self-regulation, and positive communication skills.
The Stars Class provides a foundation for lifelong learning, nurturing each child’s love for discovery.
The Suns Class Ages 3.5 - 6 yrs
Our Montessori Preschool, TK and Kindergarten program is thoughtfully designed to support children aged 3 to 6 in a nurturing, child-centered environment. This setting encourages problem solving, social skills, independence, curiosity, self-motivation, inner contentment, and a love of learning.
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Program Options:
- Full Week (M-F): Monday through Friday
- Part-Time (M/W/F): Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Schedule Durations:
- Full-Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Core Curriculum Areas
Practical Life activities help children develop daily life skills such as refining their motor skills and caring for themselves and their surroundings. These tasks promote independence, coordination, and a sense of order, laying the foundation for academic learning.
Sensorial areas enable children to order, classify, and describe sensory impressions in relation to length, width, temperature, mass, color, pitch, and more. Engaging with these materials refines their senses and supports cognitive development.
Mathematics in Montessori utilizes manipulative materials to help children internalize concepts of number, symbol, sequence, operations, and memorization of basic facts. This hands-on approach fosters a deep understanding of mathematical principles.
Language Arts encompasses pre-literacy skills through many activities including books, creative story telling, puppets, music and movement. A variety of engaging materials are presented and available for childrens’ use at their own pace. They develop basic skills in writing and reading through the use of sandpaper letters, self-correcting and interactive materials. allowing them to link sounds and letter symbols effortlessly.
Cultural Activities expose children to basics in geography, history, and life sciences. Music, art, and movement education are part of the integrated cultural curriculum, fostering creativity and a global perspective.
The multi-faceted preschool/ kindergarten environment promotes confidence and problem solving skills as children navigate social situations. They learn through their own self-discovery, work according to their own ability, and not to that of the whole.