Campbell, CA
Aurora CDC

"The purpose of our school is to enable children to develop and learn naturally through spontaneous, effortless and self-directed activity.

The school strives to:
-- create an environment for children and teachers committed to the effective application of Montessori principles
-- demonstrate a public commitment to the effective application of Montessori principles
-- support communication with and education of the parents to further the application of Montessori principles in the home and society

Aurora Child Development Center - Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten can offer your family:

-- A small, safe, warm and comfortable environment for your child to learn and grow
-- Experienced teachers
-- Ideal student/teacher ratios
-- Nutritious, tasty snacks
-- Beautifully crafted Montessori materials to stimulate and challenge your child
-- Multicultural classroom environment."

Extracted from www.auroracdc-montessori.com

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7:30-9:30 AM: Work Time
Children choose activities that interest them. They may work alone, with a teacher or in small groups.

9:30-9:45 AM: Group Time
Greeting, Montessori group lesson, calendar, and discussion of day's planned activities.

9:45-10:30 AM: Morning Snack
Snack is set out and the children individually help themselves. Children pour own juice and eat nutritious snack items, then clean their own place.

10:15-10:30 AM: Group Time
Theme presentations, sharing home experiences.

10:30-11:10 AM: Individual Work Time
Children choose materials, then work alone or with a teacher. Arts and crafts are set out or completed at this time. Small groups may be taken to the computer room.

11:10-12:00PM: Outdoor Play
Children choose own activities-swings, sand, tricycles and wheeled toys, water play, dramatic play, chalk, bubbles, etc.

12:00 PM: Morning Students Depart

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch and Clean Up
Children eat their lunches, then prepare for nap/rest.

1:00-1:30 PM: Nap/Rest Period
All Children must rest on mats. A wide variety of soothing music or story selections is played for the children to listen to while resting.

11:30-2:45 PM: Quiet Work /Computers Older Children/non napper get up to quietly look at books or play in library. Small groups are taken to computer room. Nappers get up as they wake and may then participate in library activities or the computer room.

2:00-2:30 PM: Afternoon Students Arrive

2:45-3:00 PM: Wake Up/Clean Up
Sleepers are gently wakened. Children put sheets and mats away in baskets and cubbies

3:00-4:00 PM: Afternoon Work Time
Children choose materials according to individual interest.

4:00-4:15 PM: Afternoon Snack

4:15-4:30 PM: Group Time
Songs, finger plays, review of days and activities. Theme discussions.

4:30-5:30 PM: Outdoor Play

5:30-6:00 PM: Story Time
Library books are read to the children

Extracted from www.auroracdc-montessori.com

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