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Our Curriculum
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Reading and Language ArtsWe approach the teaching of reading and writing in an interdisciplinary way. We view reading and writing under the umbrella of literacy which needs to occur across all areas of the curriculum. Children learn about the relationtionship between the spoken and printed word through a variety of approaches. Some are: learning rhymes & songs, journal writing, participating in group shared reading and publishing experiential stories. As learning progresses, children are brought into more formal reading and writing activities. Our classrooms are language and print 'rich' settings to support each child's literacy development. |
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MathematicsUsing real objects helps children grasp and apply mathematical concepts in meaningful ways. Children learn about numbers, measurement, problem solving, geometry and time by manipulating objects; which helps them transfer their learning to paper and pencil computations. Again, our classrooms are filled with a wide range of manipulatives to support counting, comparing, graphing, weighing, constructing, etc. |
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ScienceEach teacher assumes responsibility for presenting particular units of science study. There is one area that all teachers include and that is Nature Study. We have the benefit of an 'outdoor' classroom which is a nature site within walking distance from the school. All classses visit the site at least three times a year to discover and explore vegetation, birds and animal activity. |
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Art
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Movement & DramaA unique offering at Montague Center is a movement & drama period once a week for all classes. We have an artist on staff who coordinates movement & drama experiences with academic learning in the classrooms. This program compliments our overall efforts to establish the arts as an essential curriculum component. |
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Physical EducationOur physical education program is designed to teach children movement, coordination, balance and games. The program is oriented toward individual development and cooperative group work. Classes take place outdoors for as long as the weather permits. Please remember to have your child wear sneakers on gym days - Tuesday & Wednesday. |
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MusicThe music program is designed to broaden children's knowledge about music and teach some fundamentals about rhythm, notes and beat. Two musical performances take place each year in celebration of music's importance in our lives. A winter concert takes place in December during the school day. In the spring, all classes are combined in a musical pageant that comes close to an off broadway production. Both presentations are a lot of fun for both the performers and audience. |
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Art
is an important source of learning and self-expression. Art
takes place on a daily basis in the classroom throughout all aspects
of the curriculum. Once a week, the art teacher and classroom
teacher work together on projects that provide even greater awareness
of the relevance of the visual arts. Our position is to promote
arts in learning. We take great pride in children's work
by displaying their creations throughout the school.