Primary Program
For the Primary aged child (2+ to 6 years), we foster the
process of self-creation by providing an environment in which the
child can develop independently at his or her own pace while still
gaining those social, physical, intellectual and emotional skills
needed to function at best in society. It is composed of all the
didactic materials developed by Maria Montessori with additional
supplemental materials, music, art and language components. Montessori
believed that all children carry within them the person they are to
become. For them to develop to their utmost potential, freedom to
choose activities within an environment especially designed to help
them fulfill their needs is essential. One World's Primary Program
provides such an environment, making accessible materials that allow
the child to interact with as many aspects of the world as possible,
scaled down to his/her size. The materials often contain within them
a control of error so the child can self-correct without adult
intervention. The children learn through doing, experiencing the joy of
individual discovery and mastery on their own terms, at their own speed.
An essential aspect of Montessori Education is developing awareness of
the interrelatedness of all life and humanity's responsibilities toward
it. This is addressed on the Primary level through exposure to the
different forms of life and caring for their needs. Children also
participate in a peace education program, learning to listen actively,
communicate positively, and create compromise and solutions.
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