STEM & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
STEM is a growing movement in education.
It is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
— in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Rather than teach the four disciplines as separate and discrete subjects, STEM integrates them into a cohesive learning paradigm based on real-world applicationsNew Paragraph
Montessori and STEM based learning are very similar.
A Montessori approach to education is a distinctive pedagogy based on a scientific approach of experimentation and observation by Dr. Maria Montessori. She discovered children must explore concepts “hands on” in a concrete manner before they can truly understand abstract concepts.
Beginning at a young age, Montessori students learn the fundamental rules of math and science through the discovery of natural laws using manipulation of didactic materials and problem solving. The material engages the senses and insures the internalization of concepts, not just memorization.
A Montessori education fosters independence, encourages the development of critical thinking skills and cultivates a natural desire to learn. The cornerstones of Montessori and STEM are the same. The only difference is Montessori has been doing this for over 100 years!
We believe the early years are a perfect time to begin STEM exploration.
For children, science is just an extension of their everyday world. We don't have to teach young children how to wonder, discover, and explore through play because they do it naturally.
We offer time for our students to tinker, create, play, and explore in our STEAM Lab.
What is STEAM? "Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics" STEAM is a modern concept that integrates fine arts into a STEM framework. Students still do hands-on, project-based learning as in STEM but with the arts added.
Besides educational and development programs, your child will be encouraged to participate in many enrichment programs:
- Math
- Science
- Foreign Language
- Practical Life Skills
- Sensorial Studies
- Computer Instruction
- History
- Story Time
- Drama
- Geography
- Cultural Studies
- Character Building
- Nature Studies
- Spelling Bee
- Science Fair
- Sports
- Music: Rhythm and Movement
