North Shore Montessori School

Stepping Stones The Stepping Stones program is for children 18 months to 36 months old. The toddler program appropriately accommodates the very young childs sensitive period for language by offering creative and intriguing concepts to expand his/her growing vocabulary. Joining conversations, listening to stories, classifying objects and learning songs and poems all nurture their budding language skills. To help smooth their initial social interactions, the toddlers learn to use words for feelings they experience in themselves and others. Many of the activities in the toddler program highlight the self-help skills that lead to independence. Since this is an age of very strong imitation, the teacher constantly model appropriate social skills, good manners, and consideration of others. The Stepping Stones classroom is set up to foster an environment of freedom and explorations.

Kindergarten The full Day Kindergarten program at NSMS provides a strong foundation for success in primary school education. This advance education is based upon the Montessori approach which fosters authentic learning based on the childs individual needs and interests rather than the needs and interest of the entire group. A Montessori education is extremely well-rounded; combining a progressively challenging curriculum incorporating Math, Science, Technology, Language, Cultural Studies and Practical Life Skills to develop a deeper understanding of academic subjects while simultaneous focusing on physical, emotional and character developments.