Our enriched Curriculum

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Practical Life activities let children do what they love most—imitate adults. From washing dishes to polishing shoes, these tasks build:

  • Fine motor skills & hand-eye coordination

  • Focus through purposeful work

  • Attention to detail & order

  • Independence, confidence & grace

Every small task teaches big life lessons.

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Math is hands-on and joyful. Children learn by touching, moving, and exploring materials that bring numbers to life.

  • Concepts like numeration, addition & subtraction are made tangible

  • Children build a deep, intuitive understanding—step by step

  • Materials allow them to see, feel, and understand math

  • Learning happens naturally through play and repetition

Math isn’t memorized—it’s discovered.

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Our Cultural Awareness Program invites children to explore the richness of our world—one country, custom, and curiosity at a time.

  • They discover global traditions, foods, music, languages & animals

  • Subjects like astronomy, botany, zoology & history deepen understanding

  • Hands-on learning builds respect, wonder & a global perspective

It’s how children learn they’re part of something bigger.

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Sensorial work helps children make sense of the world through their senses. With hands-on materials, they learn to:

  • Refine sight, touch, sound, and more

  • Recognize shapes, colors & patterns

  • Sort and classify by size, texture, and purpose

  • Build strong foundations for math, language & logic

Learning starts with what they can feel, see, and explore.

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Science starts with wonder. Children explore the world through hands-on experiments and nature-based learning.

  • Topics like plants, animals, space & Earth spark curiosity

  • Lessons are rooted in observation, discovery & care for the planet

  • Children build scientific thinking by following steps and asking questions

  • Curiosity is nurtured through real-life connections

Science begins with asking why—and daring to explore the answer.

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Music education at Millbrae Montessori is more than just fun—it nurtures the whole child.

  • Weekly 30-minute classes led by Miss Sandy, a Music Together with 20+ years of experience

  • Children sing, dance, play instruments & explore rhythms from around the world

  • Music supports language, social skills, emotional growth & spatial awareness

Through music, children learn to express, connect, and feel the joy of learning

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In Montessori, Language begins with sound—not letter names. Children first explore phonics through sandpaper letters and hands-on word building.

  • Phonetic sounds come before letter names

  • Writing with the moveable alphabet often comes before reading

  • Lessons follow the child’s interest and readiness

  • Literacy grows naturally through curiosity and play

When a child is ready, the words begin to speak.

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Geography starts as a puzzle and becomes a deeper understanding of the world.

  • Children explore continents, countries & landforms hands-on

  • Puzzle maps and globes spark curiosity about our planet

  • Learning evolves from play to knowledge, naturally and joyfully

They don’t just learn about the world—they connect with it.

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Our Spanish Program brings language to life through music, play, and joy-filled connection.

  • Led by Mr. Bertin with his guitar, ukulele & lively puppets

  • Children learn Spanish through songs, movement, crafts & games

  • Builds early language skills, cultural awareness & school readiness

Language becomes a joyful experience—one song at a time.

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In Montessori, the curriculum isn’t just in the books—it’s in the hands, the heart, and the everyday moments that spark curiosity.

Maria Montessori

"Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world."

"The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn."