Ages 3 – 4 years

Primary

In Primary, three- and four-year-olds explore practical life, sensorial work, language, mathematics, cultural studies and science, building solid foundations through hands-on discovery.

Primary classroom at Walnut Montessori
What your child will learn

Six areas of growth

Teachers plan daily, weekly and monthly lessons so every child is supported and challenged.

Practical Life

  • Exploring & connecting
  • Mastering movements
  • Caring for our world
  • Personal growth

Sensorial

  • Stacking & sorting
  • Color exploration
  • Open-ended creativity
  • Shapes & shadows

Language Arts

  • Letter sounds
  • Letters and words
  • Word meanings
  • Beginning reading

Mathematics

  • Size & quantity
  • Number sense
  • Tracing & counting
  • Beyond counting

Cultural

  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Maps
  • Time & history

Science

  • Gravity
  • Magnets
  • The human body
  • Color mixing

FAQ

What ages is the Primary program for?

The Primary program is for children ages 3 – 4 years.

What will my child learn in Primary?

Children grow in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Mathematics, Cultural, Science through hands-on Montessori activities.

Visit our Primary classroom

Book a weekday tour — your child is welcome to join.