A MONTESSORI learning environment
Curriculum
The specific goals for the children attending our school are:
To develop a positive attitude towards school and learning.
To develop high self-esteem.
To build habits of concentration for life-long study skills.
To develop and foster an abiding curiosity.
To develop habits of initiative and persistence.
To foster inner discipline and a sense of order.
To develop sensor-motor skills in order to sharpen the ability to
discriminate and judge their surroundings.
To develop socially acceptable behavior.
To acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
To help develop each child's high self-expectations and confidence.
At The Worthington Nursery School, your child will participate in developmentally-appropriate activities throughout the day:
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The Montessori curriculum
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Circle Time
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Music
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Pre-Reading Activities
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Geography
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Science
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Foreign language (French/Spanish).
Gym/Movement
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Parachute games
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Bicycling
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Kite flying (weather permitting)
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Dancing ribbons
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Juggling scarves
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Ball playing
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Hula hoops
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Planting a garden
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Balancing beams/balancing boards
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Sand/water play
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Potato sack races
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Yoga
*The children enjoy all of these activities at different time of the year.
We offer the following activities at our After-School Program:
Academics and Enrichment
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Homework
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Reading and language
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Art
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Music
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Science projects
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Knitting
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Board games
Physical Activity and Nutrition
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Outdoor play
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Snacks