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Little House is a home based Montessori preschool that offers a small environment for children ages 2 up to 5 years old.  Our goal is to provide your child with an abundance of experiences, materials and an environment that enables each area of your child's development to be supported.

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Schedule

yearly schedule:
LHM is open year round, with seasonal breaks.
A Fall break the week of Thanksgiving, Winter break the last two weeks of December, a Spring break before Easter, and summer break in July. 

weekly schedule:
​LHM is open Monday through Friday
​8:30 am - 3:30 pm.


daily schedule:
LHM opens at 8:30, and children begin their day with morning routines- lunches are put away, jackets are hung, shoes are taken off and replaced with classroom slippers, hands are washed, and the daily *magic* begins.

8:30-10:15 ~Work time~
The children will calmly connect with the classroom by choosing activities to promote concentration, creativity,  and coordination. 

10:15-10:30 ~Snack time~
The children will have a community snack, while practicing grace and courtesy and communication skills.

​10:30-11:00 ~Group time~ 
The children will come together to engage in music, stories, activity presentations.

11:00-11:40 ~Outdoor Exploration~
The children will partake in outdoor activities, nature connections, and peer cooperation. 

11:40-11:50 ~Literature Time~
The children listen to and create a conscious connection with a piece of literature.

11:50-12:20 ~Lunch~
The children will eat together, and use practical life skills to set their space, prepare their food, and eat independently.

12:20-12:50 ~Outdoor Play~ 
The children play outside freely, digging in the sandbox, sliding, climbing, biking, running, playing ball, imaginary play, and so much more!

12:50- 1:00 ~Nap Preparation~
The children prepare for rest, and calm their bodies with music, meditation and stretches. 

1:00-3:00 ~Nap/Quiet time~
The children who nap, will rest for as long as needed, while those who do not need to rest, partake in activities, lessons, and quiet exploration. 

3:00-3:30 ~Prepare for dismissal~
Napping children wake, and tidy their space. All children gather their items, and we end our day together while waiting to head home. 

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Development
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There are four areas of development to address the whole child:

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cognitive: how children think, problem solve and explore the world

emotional: a child's connection with themselves, understanding of feelings, control over emotions

social: the child's ability to interact with others, showing sympathy and care

physical: the fine and gross motor development, hand-eye coordination, muscle control


​With your knowledge of the above areas of development, coupled with the following curriculum areas, every child will have the opportunity to practice these skills daily:

practical life: caring for one's self, the environment, and others

sensorial: ​refinement of senses (see, hear, smell, taste, touch)

math: numbers, quantity, fractions, time, decimal system, linear/baric measurement

language: pre-reading skills sound to symbol understanding, consonant vowel consonant (CVC) words, blends, beginning reading, beginning writing

science: botany, zoology, science concepts

geography: land/water/air, landforms, continents, culture

art: exploration of different materials to express oneself

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As we address areas of a development and curriculum topics, lastly we have goals to work toward mastering:
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independence: when a child feels confident enough to attempt a task on their own

​coordination: the ability to complete a task with physical and mental connection ending in success

concentration: attending an activity without becoming distracted or losing interest

organization: valuing placement of items to complete a task in order to finish efficiently

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  • welcome
  • about little house
  • our program
    • joining the community
    • little house families
  • you and me at LHM
  • parent experiences
  • parent guidance at home