La Bella Vita’s Curriculum
At La Bella Vita Montessori, we believe preschool education is transformative. Montessori education, pioneered by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1907, has helped children thrive for over a century. Our school continues this tradition, offering an authentic Montessori experience that fosters deep learning and personal growth.
Our curriculum is grounded in Dr. Montessori’s philosophy that children have an innate desire to learn. By recognizing and nurturing “sensitive periods” of development, our teachers guide children on a path to genuine understanding. Hands-on learning materials engage all the senses, encouraging children to explore concepts physically before grasping them abstractly.
Education at La Bella Vita Montessori extends beyond academics. Our classrooms promote communication and social skills, with mixed-age groupings allowing younger children to learn from older peers and vice versa. Language and math are taught through concrete, manipulative materials, ensuring a solid grasp of fundamental concepts.
The classroom environment is designed to be both beautiful and functional, inspiring exploration and understanding. Teachers model positive social behavior, participating in daily routines to provide children with opportunities to observe and practice these skills.
The Montessori Method is child-centered, allowing students to progress at their own pace in a collaborative setting. Our teachers act as guides, creating a supportive environment tailored to each child's needs.
By developing our programs with curriculum experts and childcare specialists, we’ve been able to hone in on what makes early education a success and created a learning program that allows our children to enter further education seamlessly.
At La Bella Vita Montessori, we aim to make learning a pleasure, helping children become confident, curious, and capable learners. Join our community and watch your child thrive.
Nido Program
6 weeks to 18 months
Here at La Bella Vita Montessori School, we provide a high-quality, calm and caring environment for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months through our Montessori Nido program.
The Nido, meaning "nest" in Italian, creates a homelike atmosphere that emphasizes warmth and security. The program focuses on allowing infants to explore and grow emotionally, physically and intellectually in a peaceful setting, with soft rugs, rocking chairs, and child-friendly furniture.
Key Features
Environment:
Our environment is calm, cozy, and homelike, featuring muted colors and child-sized furniture with accessible toys. Safety is a priority, ensuring children can move freely without restrictions.
Individualized Care:
We maintain a low teacher-to-student ratio, ensuring that our experienced, Montessori-certified caregivers can provide personalized attention. Our interactions are always respectful and compassionate, fostering a nurturing environment for each child.
Development and Learning:
Children have the freedom to explore and make independent choices with materials designed for their developmental stages. This approach emphasizes building self-confidence, concentration, and critical thinking skills.
Parent Involvement:
At La Bella Vita, we prioritize close communication and partnership with parents, providing daily reports on feedings, naps, and activities. We support breastfeeding and accommodate various parenting choices to ensure a cohesive and supportive environment for each child.
Toddler Program
18 months - 3 years
La Bella Vita Montessori School provides a dynamic and nurturing Toddler Program for children aged 18 months to 3 years. During this critical developmental stage, our Montessori approach fosters rapid growth in language, motor skills, problem-solving, and social interaction, while nurturing independence, confidence, and a love of learning.
Our Toddler Program creates a supportive and engaging environment where toddlers can thrive and build a strong foundation for future learning.
Key Features
Development and Growth:
Our program supports remarkable growth in language, motor skills, problem-solving, and social interaction by tailoring the curriculum to each child's unique skills and interests. We focus on building a strong foundation for lifelong learning, ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
Nurturing Environment:
We provide a safe, supportive environment that encourages independence and self-confidence. Our stimulating classroom features a carefully prepared space with materials and routines designed to foster curiosity, order, coordination, and concentration.
Comprehensive Curriculum:
Our program promotes independence through practical life activities like self-care and meal preparation. It supports motor and language development with activities for fine and gross motor skills, vocabulary building, and sentence formation.
Social skills are emphasized through lessons on manners, positive interactions, and "grace and courtesy," while children also engage in caring for the environment, including cleaning, food preparation, and tending to plants and animals.
Language Development:
We promote the development of communication skills by guiding children from simple phrases to full sentences and providing rich exposure to vocabulary and grammar through books, songs, and direct interaction.
Early Childhood Program
3 years - 6 years
Our Early Childhood Program, designed for children aged 3 to 6 years, harnesses the advantages of a mixed-age classroom to promote respect, leadership and accelerated learning through peer interaction and personal exploration.
Through our comprehensive and nurturing environment, we are able to foster independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning for each student.
Key Features
Mixed-Age Learning Environment:
Our program fosters a collaborative culture where younger children learn by observing and imitating older peers, while older children build confidence and social skills through leadership opportunities. This respectful classroom environment encourages children to assist and learn from each other, enhancing their overall growth.
Nurturing and Stimulating Environment:
Our child-centered design features a thoughtfully prepared, child-sized space that promotes independence, confidence, and natural learning experiences. The curriculum is organized into key areas—language arts, mathematics, practical life, sensory awareness, and cultural studies—ensuring a well-rounded education that supports all aspects of a child's development.
Integrated Learning and Skill Development:
Our program emphasizes purposeful tasks and real-world activities to build independence, concentration, and problem-solving skills, while also focusing on motor skill development by strengthening hand muscles for writing and other tasks. Sensory and hands-on learning is integral, using materials that enhance observational skills and prepare children for mathematical concepts. Activities like sensorial exploration and concrete math tools, such as golden beads and the "stamp game," help transition from tangible experiences to abstract concepts seamlessly.
Language and Communication Development:
Our individualized approach respects each child's unique language development timeline, emphasizing phonemic awareness, vocabulary enrichment, and creative writing. We build foundational reading and writing skills using tools like the "Moveable Alphabet."
Exploring the World:
Our program introduces children to geography, culture, history, and science through hands-on exploration and interactive activities. It fosters scientific thinking and a deep appreciation for the world by encouraging curiosity and observation through experimentation and discovery.
Imaginative Play and Creativity:
Our program stimulates creativity and self-expression through engaging art, music, and physical education activities. Additionally, outdoor play offers ample opportunities for imaginative play and social interaction in a natural setting.
Social Skills and Courtesies:
Our program focuses on social skills development by teaching essential manners and positive interactions through direct lessons and practice. It also promotes respectful behavior, providing a framework for navigating social environments with confidence and consideration.
Garden
At La Bella Vita Montessori, we proudly hold a Certified Nature Explore Classroom Certification, placing us among just over 500 schools nationwide. Our dynamic, nature-based play areas are designed to enhance focus and minimize conflicts among children.
Key Features
Our outdoor environment includes a variety of engaging spaces. The Gardening Area allows students to explore and connect with nature by growing and harvesting vegetables and fruits like tomatoes and strawberries. Music & Movement Areas offer hands-on experiences with nature-based instruments, fostering a love for music and rhythm
In our Building Area, children use blocks and natural materials to strengthen their mathematical and spatial skills. The Nature Art Area encourages creativity, allowing children to create art from natural materials and develop an appreciation for nature.
The Climbing and Dynamic Equipment Area features balance beams, climbing walls, and other equipment to promote physical development and improve focus. The Messy Materials Area provides opportunities for imaginative play with natural objects, sand, and mud.
Our Water Area includes hands-on activities for exploring water flow and buoyancy, with a special "water day" each Friday during summer. Lastly, the Gathering Area serves as a versatile space for outdoor classes, meals, and relaxation, providing a peaceful spot for students to unwind and engage with their environment.
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