A Foundation for Independence, Confidence, and Lifelong Learning

If you've ever heard your child say, "Let me do it!", you're witnessing the early signs of independence—and it's exactly this natural drive that our Montessori Primary Program for preschoolers and kindergartners is designed to support. At Aquinas & Old Town Montessori Schools, our preschool and kindergarten program for ages 2.5 to 6 creates a nurturing, structured, and inspiring environment where children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Our Montessori preschool and kindergarten classrooms are carefully prepared to meet your child’s developmental needs and spark their innate curiosity. With a balance of freedom and guidance, children learn to take initiative, solve problems, and build a strong foundation for future success—both in school and in life.

An Individualized Montessori Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten

Our Montessori Primary Program serves children in their most formative years—those crucial early childhood years from preschool through kindergarten. Unlike traditional early childhood programs, our approach is deeply individualized. Trained AMI Montessori Guides closely observe each child and present new lessons based on their readiness and interests.

Children progress at their own pace, engaging in hands-on learning experiences across a wide range of subjects including:

• Practical Life: Independence, care of self and environment, coordination, concentration
  
• Sensorial Work: Pattern recognition, refinement of the senses
  
• Mathematics: Concrete exploration of numbers, operations, and geometry
  
• Language Development: Vocabulary enrichment, phonics, reading, writing
  
• Cultural Studies: Science, geography, art, music, and global awareness
  
  

Every child is seen, respected, and supported as a unique learner.

A Nurturing Community for 2.5–6 Year Olds

Our classroom is a mixed-age classroom community of preschoolers and kindergartners where younger and older children learn from one another. This environment fosters:

• Confidence through mastery of real-world skills
  
• Emotional Intelligence through collaboration and mentorship
  
• Competence through daily purposeful work
  
  

Children develop executive function skills, emotional regulation, and community responsibility, all while engaging deeply in joyful, meaningful learning.

The Montessori Kindergarten Year: Leadership and Mastery

The final year in the Montessori Primary Program—often referred to as the Montessori Kindergarten year—is a time of remarkable growth. As the oldest members of the classroom, five- and six-year-olds take on leadership roles and mentor younger classmates. They engage in advanced reading, mathematics, writing, and research projects, consolidating their learning with confidence and purpose.

This capstone year prepares children not only for the academic rigors of elementary school but also for lifelong success as self-motivated, competent, and joyful learners.

Discover the Difference of Montessori Education

At Aquinas & Old Town Montessori Schools, we are proud to offer an authentic AMI Montessori Primary Program in a warm, respectful, and engaging setting. If you're looking for a Montessori preschool or kindergarten near you, our program for children ages 2.5 to 6 offers the depth, care, and quality that sets the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

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