Lower Elementary
(Dandelions)
Ages 6-9yrs
āThe Elementary Curriculum builds on the foundation of the Primary Class, expanding on Practical Life, Grace and Courtesy, Language Arts, Mathematics, World Cultures, Science, Art, and Music, with the addition of Civics through social engagement and leadership in their school community. Students in the Elementary Classes begin taking responsibility for organizing their work, setting goals, time management, and tracking progress. What sets Montessori apart in the Elementary years, ages 6 – 12 years, is the individually paced curriculum that challenges children academically while safeguarding their emotional well-being and sense of self, important aspects of childhood development that are often overlooked in conventional educational institutions. Engaging as contributing members of a respectful community, children learn to question, think critically, and take responsibility for their own learning—skills that will support them in later education and in life. Children learn best through movement, interaction with their peers, and work with their hands. Our Elementary Classroom provides cognitive, social, and emotional support to help children to reach their full potential - this includes addressing their needs as they enter a new period of development characterized by a transition from concrete to abstract thinking, a growing interest in socialization, thinking and memory that is enhanced by creativity and imagination, and an interest in fairness, social justice, and compassion
Pre-School-Kindergarten
(Sunflowers)
Ages 3-6
The Montessori Method encourages self-directed learning that promotes self-confidence, independent thought and action, and critical thinking, while fostering social-emotional and intellectual growth. The Primary curriculum includes Sensorial (a refinement of the five senses), Practical Life (self-care and care of the environment, and the practice of basic everyday tasks), Grace and Courtesy (awareness and respect for the needs and feelings of others), Language Arts (phonics, reading, and writing), Mathematics (understanding the qualities and functions of numbers, through addition, multiplication, and place value up to 1000), Cultural Studies and Natural Science, Art and Music. The Primary Class spans 3 full years, Pre-K through Kindergarten. The work of pre-k 3 and pre-k 4 is the foundation of the kindergarten year. We ask that you enter your child into this class with the intention of completing the full 3-year cycle.
Kindergarten is the third year in the Primary Class and is the culmination of the previous two years’ work. In their kindergarten year, the children naturally adopt a leadership role among their peers, nurturing their own self-confidence, and sense of responsibility to care for younger children. On the foundation of the previous two years studies, they explode into reading, writing, the mathematical functions of addition and subtraction into the 1000’s, the study of geography, and science.
Toddlers
(Daisies and Poppies)
Ages 18 months - 3 years
A Montessori classroom for toddlers safely supports your child’s drive to do things alone, developing confidence and a sense of competence and independence. The environment is language-rich, with adults using proper nomenclature, so that the children are exposed to and develop a broad vocabulary. Adults support toddlers in communicating their wants and needs with each other and talk through conflict resolution in a kind and respectful way. In this learning environment, children work independently, observe others, explore freely, and express their curiosity and creativity. Self-care, care of the environment and awareness and respect for others are the key points of curricula at this age, including the transition from diapers to potty independence.
Program Facts
CLASSES:
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Toddler Class (Daisies) | Ages 18 - 3yrs
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Primary Class (Sunflowers) | Ages 3 - 6 years/must be potty independent
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Lower Elementary (Dandelions) | 6 - 9 years
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Upper Elementary: starting 2025
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SCHEDULE:
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School Programs | September through May
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Summer Programs | June through August (specific dates tbd)
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Monday through Friday
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8:00 - 4:00
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NOTE: You will find our full calendar on the Enrollment page of this website.
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PROGRAM FEATURES:
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Mixed-age classrooms nurture a sense of community, promote social-emotional growth, leadership, and encourage peer-based learning.
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Hands-on learning is how children learn best! Classrooms are filled with beautiful Montessori materials, so that children may explore a range of subjects, from academics and world cultures, to nature and art!
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Uninterrupted work periods allow children to deepen their focus, stretch their attention span and develop a keen understanding of each area of study.
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Independent and guided activities allow children to follow their interests and learn at their own pace, all under the thoughtful attention of a trained Montessori Guide.
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Individual and group activities foster both independence and collaboration.
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Beauty and nature, and lots of time to play!
Covid-19 Policy
Bastrop Montessori highly recommends vaccination against Covid19
Bastrop Montessori is required to report outbreaks of Covid19 to our local health department, and will follow their recommendations per temporary closure, and follows CDC Guidelines and recommendations for the management of Covid19. Additionally, we will follow our own judgment to protect the school community from Covid19
Parents are expected to report any incidents of Covid19 outbreak, whether confirmed or possible, in their family’s immediate community, including household members, work colleagues, sports teams, church groups, etc. Failure to report Covid19 could result in your child’s suspension from school
Bastrop Montessori has suspended our mask requirement at this time but reserves the right to reinstate it should we deem it prudent in the safeguarding of the community's health, and pending recommendations from the CDC.
We will continue to follow strong cleanliness and personal hygiene protocols.
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Weather permitting Arrival and Dismissal will be from outside.
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Children and staff will wash hands often and well.
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Classrooms will be disinfected daily
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Fresh air will be circulating through the school regularly.
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Classrooms are arranged to allow plenty of room between work areas, including outdoor classrooms, weather permitting.
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Napping children will be arranged head to toe, and with as much distance between them as is possible.
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Weather permitting, the children will have lunch and snacks outside.
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Children will have their own individual supplies box with pencils, colors, etc. - so that they aren't sharing.
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Following illness, children will not be allowed back to school until they are at least 24 hours fever free, with no medications.
