Fountainhead Montessori - PreK & Kindergarten 4

This 9 a.m.–12 noon class is offered three half days or five half days per week depending on location. Children may also join us in our Extended Day portion of the day for a full-day Prekindergarten/Kindergarten program (9 a.m.–3 p.m.). This optional class is an extension of our morning program and is held from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The prepared environment of the PreK/Kindergarten class consolidates the foundation of concrete learning developed during the Preschool/PreK years and provides ever-increasing opportunities for abstract thought. These very confident children are ready to take the next step with many of the same materials that have been introduced to them in the Preschool years, along with a wealth of new and exciting experiences.

The children hone their practical life, sensorial, math, and language skills in a busy, congenial atmosphere. The children use and build on their social skills as they discover ways to solve problems and negotiate conflicts. The PreK/Kindergarten class offers a peaceful yet invigorating environment for the older child to take advantage of the Montessori emphasis on learning how to learn, which will serve the child throughout his or her life.

Please note that children must be 4 years of age by the July 1st preceding the start of the school year to be eligible for this class. Children who are doing their Kindergarten year with Fountainhead must attend five half days per week or more of class time. For more about your child's Kindergarten year with Fountainhead please refer to our Parent Resources Tab.

PreK/Kindergarten Program Goals

Communication Development

Supporting your child's verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills for connecting with family, friends, and beyond.

Problem solving through cooperation and brain-storming with others
Independently following directions involving two or three steps
Practicing expressing emotions without being overwhelmed
Telling stories with a beginning, middle, and end
Listening respectfully as others are speaking

Growing Brain Power

Providing an enriched environment and the personal relationships to make the most of your child's amazing brainpower.

Using materials that bridge concrete and abstract thinking
Writing stories to practice phonics
Practicing place values for large-number concepts
Using Montessori materials to introduce math operations
Sensorial materials to aid 3-D thinking

Building Relationships

Helping your child develop trust, self-confidence, and problem solving skills for positive relationships with friends, parents, and teachers.

Treating others with courtesy and respect, both in words and actions
Learning to wait while others have a turn
Cooperating in small and large groups during work, games, and free play
Respecting others’ personal boundaries
Enjoying forming close personal friendships

Helping Healthy Bodies Flourish

Nurturing your child's physical well-being through active play and body awareness.

Continuing to improve healthy daily-living skills
Practicing hand-eye coordination through games, throwing, and catching
Developing balance and strength with guided movement songs and games, climbing, monkey bars, running, and free play
Enjoying nutritious snack choices

Creativity and Individual Expression

Promoting an atmosphere that inspires your child's unique character through art, movement, music, and dramatic play.

Creating 3-D art with many kinds of materials
Drawing pictures with detail and meaning
Studying art and music of many cultures
Using imagination to create stories for telling and writing
Using music for movement, rhythm, and feeling

At Fountainhead Montessori, we have high expectations of our staff. Ninety percent of our caring and excellent head teachers have over 10 years of Montessori classroom experience. They are loving, creative, respectful, supportive educators who know the potential and needs of the age groups they work with.

PreK & Kindergarten 4–6 Years