NES includes Kindergarten Readiness in the curriculum for our older students who are preparing to attend Kindergarten.
Our Curriculum
Our Kindergarten Readiness Program is designed with the individual child in mind, to prepare him or her to successfully enter school and joyfully manage the "Job of Kindergarten."
This program will include:
Phonetic learning and development of pre-reading/reading skills
Basic math skill enhancements
Writing utensil control and use
We will focus on all the skills your soon-to-be elementary student will need to be successful, all while having fun!
Our STEM/ Montessori Based Curriculum Foundation prepares your child for Kindergarten in 4 ways:
IMPROVE CONCENTRATION
Enhanced concentration will help your child perform better as soon as they enter kindergarten. They'll be better able to pay attention to the teacher, sit down during circle time, and engage in the educational opportunities offered by the classroom.
When your child attends Southern Stars preschool they'll gain the pieces to enhance their concentration in several different ways. They will
Be encouraged to continue the learning process when something catches their interest, rather than having their learning time broken up arbitrarily.
Have the opportunity to take advantage of hands-on materials in order to capture and hold their attention.
Engage in solo learning as well as learning alongside their classmates, developing interpersonal skills along with academic learning.
ENHANCE THE DESIRE TO LEARN
Many children enter kindergarten already disenchanted with the learning process. They're "bored," or they aren't interested in what the teacher has to say.
When your child attends a toddler program based on the Montessori foundation, they'll be given the tools, not only to continue learning but also to enjoy the learning process.
There's nothing quite like knowing that your child is engaged in the learning process when you take them to school and drop them off for their first day. Getting to see your child thrive throughout kindergarten is one of the most rewarding parts of offering them a Montessori foundation from the beginning.
INSTILL GREATER SELF-CONFIDENCE
In the context of early childhood education, the prevalent issue of children feeling inadequate in comparison to their peers is a concern. Even those excelling in one area often fixate on their perceived shortcomings elsewhere.
Montessori preschools offer a transformative alternative. Emphasizing individualized learning, these classrooms eradicate the need for comparisons by allowing children to progress at their own pace. This approach not only enhances their self-confidence but also cultivates vital skills in self-guided learning.
Encouraged to explore their interests independently, children develop the ability to seek knowledge from varied resources, fostering both curiosity and autonomy. Montessori education shapes resilient, self-assured learners, laying a strong foundation for lifelong intellectual growth.
Self-paced learning encourages children to proceed at their unique pace, rather than sticking to one arbitrarily created by the teacher and based on all of the students in the classroom.
Pursuing their personal interests in the Montessori classroom will teach your child how to better engage with all of their work, building their passion and giving them the tools they need to pursue it more deeply.
PROMOTE WIDER CREATIVITY
In many traditional classrooms, creativity is quickly squashed out. Children are taught how they're supposed to use each of the materials that have been provided for them, and if they go outside those instructions, they may be reprimanded for it.
The Montessori foundation allows for open exploration, encouraging your child to learn in the way that makes the most sense to them. They'll also be allowed to come at problems from their own direction, increasing their learning while improving their ability to guide the learning process.
As they transition into a traditional classroom, your child will use that wider creativity to approach roadblocks in their own unique way, taking things from a different angle when they don't make sense and working them out again.
