Montessori Curriculum
The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.
Dr. Maria Montessori
👩⚕️ Dr. Maria Montessori’s Legacy at Little Elephant Montessori Academy
We proudly offer five programs:
👶 Infant
🧸 Pre-Primary (Toddler)
🎒 Primary
🏫 After School
☀️ Summer Camp
✨ Plus, all programs include enrichment classes—part of our monthly tuition—to boost your child’s learning and fun!
Our Curriculum
👶 Serving Ages 6 Weeks to 6 Years — from infants to preschoolers, our curriculum is inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. Maria Montessori, a respected expert in child development. She believed every child is unique and learns best at their own pace, based on their individual abilities rather than age.
📚 Unlike traditional classrooms where all children learn the same thing at the same time, our Montessori-inspired curriculum emphasizes personalized learning and strong character development. Children progress by mastering one skill before moving on to the next, which is why we use mixed-age groupings to support each child’s growth.
🧠 Our approach also includes STREAM-based learning—Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math—to spark curiosity and critical thinking from an early age.
Practice life
SENSORIAL
Math
The Montessori mathematical materials isolate each concept and introduce it to the child in a concrete form using manipulative equipment. Children first learn to associate each numerical symbol with the proper quantity. The child progresses one step at a time to a more abstract understanding of the concept of artithmatic.
Language
The language materials include objects and pictures to be named, matched, labeled, and classified to aid vocabulary development. Sandpaper letters allow the child to feel and see the alphabet, while the moveable alphabet leads the child towards reading. Once the child begins to blend sounds to make words, a variety of…
Science
Science activities are nature-based, and include the study of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, a variety of plant types, and environments around the world that support this wide range of flora and fauna.
Geography & History
Children are given an introduction to physical and cultural geography through the use of wooden and sanded globes, puzzles, maps, and more.
Music
Music includes all ranges to help children develop an ear for music as well as more formal instruction on rhymes, moving to music, and practicing duplicating rhythms.
Art
The art curriculum introduces the children to different types of media such as paint, watercolors, markers, crayons, and much more.
Sports
Sports help kids stay healthy, build confidence, and develop teamwork and discipline while having fun.
Fitness
A kids’ fitness class like yoga promotes flexibility, balance, and strength while encouraging mindfulness and relaxation. It helps improve focus, coordination, and overall well-being in a fun and engaging way.
Technology
Technology enhances learning by making education interactive, accessible, and engaging. It helps kids develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills while preparing them for the digital future.