For Children 3 to 6 Years
“Our aim is not only to make the child understand, and still less to force him to memorize, but so to touch his imagination as to enthuse him to his innermost core. ”
Three to six year olds are immersed in exploring their world. At RiverRun, surrounded by hands-on materials and activities, their learning is an experiential process. Practical life (everyday living skills) and sensorial work form the foundation for children’s discoveries and skill development. Filled with a sense of wonder and love of learning, growing in independence and internalizing a sense of order, primary children are introduced to ideas and knowledge across a similar breadth of curricular areas as the elementary children.
We strive to provide each primary student with a safe, stimulating and peaceful environment where they can delight in the exploration of their world, develop friendships, gain practical life skills and build a foundation for future academics.
The Primary Program child’s day begins by being...
8:35-8:55 am: Warmly greeted by a teacher and being taught to change their own shoes and take care of their belongings -- CARING and INDEPENDENCE
9:00-9:15 am: Joining their class for “morning circle” -- SOCIAL TIME
From 9:15 to 11:00 am, their morning work cycle includes...
Engaging puzzles, maps, art supplies, etc. in the classroom -- JOYOUS EXPLORATION
Individual or small group lessons -- INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
Participating in snack time -- SELF NURTURING
The morning session usually ends with the class outside on the primary playground or indoor recess -- PHYSICAL MOVEMENT
Or, on a guided walk among the trees, flora and fauna on our property -- LOVE OF NATURE
Students will return to the classroom where they will...
12:15-12:45 pm: Join classmates for lunch-- SOCIAL TIME
12:45 pm: Half Day Dismissal
12:45-1:10pm: Cleanup and Bathroom Breaks before read aloud story
1:15: Nap time or quiet time -- PEACE
1:15-3:00: Students can also participate in reading, writing, math works and other “Big” projects at this time -- INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
2:40-3:00 pm: Snack and/or Movement and Dismissal Activities — COMMUNITY
Our Location
We are located at 210 Morris Road in Colonie. Morris Road provides many opportunities for our community, including nature programming because our property is adjacent the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center.
Contact us for a tour:
(518) 937-9338
office@riverrunmontessori.org
