At My Fist Academy we see this time of childhood as one for free exploration and developing a sense of self-confidence. Infants are just learning about their own bodies. They are developing the abilities they will need for later learning.

Infant Learning Space

Infant Montessori Education begins at birth. From there it builds confidence and self-esteem. The Montessori philosophy respects even the youngest children as individuals. Children have freedom to develop their skills at their own pace. Furthermore, we validate each one as important members of the community. We are also proud to share with you that we are one of the few Montessori based Infant in Alpharetta. We embrace the Montessori philosophy of bringing the environment to the child. To truly see how this wonderful program works, we welcome you to set up a time to tour our facility. This will allow you to step into a classroom. Contact us today to schedule a tour, or to ask any questions about our programs.

Infants Program Highlights

• Enrollment Year Round
• Montessori Philosophy of teaching methods incorporated into daily activities
• Low teaching ratio: 1 teacher for every 5 infants with a maximum of 10 children per room
• Montessori Sensory Development
• Introduction of Self – Help Skills
• Physical and Motor Skills Development
• Social & Emotional Growth
• Phonics & Language Awareness & Numeral System 
• High quality materials and resources
• Indoor & Outdoor physical education
• Individual needs and schedules of each child is catered to
• Separate sleep area fully supported by the teaching team

Like preschool and kindergarten, the toddler program is academic-based, and is designed to enhance language development, concentration, coordination, responsibility, kindness, and self-respect. Children are introduced to the wonder and diversity of people, animals, plants, colors, etc., so they may be accepting and interested in the world around them.

Our expert teachers carefully observe each of the children, and customize their learning experiences according to each child’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.

Potty Training

We reinforce whatever level of potty training is occurring at home. Parents are free to send their toddlers to school in diapers, pull-up pants, underwear (accidents are no problem), or a combination. One advantage of multi-age grouping is that younger child observes the older, already potty trained children, and often emulate them.

Toddler Program Highlights

• Language – stories read aloud, pre-reading and pre-writing exercises.

• Math – counting activities, concept of time.

• Science – plant and animal care (we have goats, horses and a bird at school), nature walks, science experiments, nature walks.

• Spanish – speaking and song.

• Visual Arts – drawing, painting, collage-making, sculpture.

• Music – singing and listening skills.

• Yoga – promoting health, positive body image, energy, concentration.

• Life Skills – courtesy and respect, independence, community service, care for environmental.

The typical schedule in a half-day toddler class might look something like this:

- Arrival, greeting, storing coat and bag.

- Outdoor time on playground.

- Choosing work, A work period of 1½ to 2 hours.

- Preparation and serving of a snack.

- Optional group singing, finger plays, and movement to music.

- Outdoor time: exploring nature, sand and water.

- Dismissal.

The Primary, Montessori Program is a multi-age three-year cycle which includes children ages three years through six. Entering students must be fully toilet independent.

Children experience an academically-enriched environment within a well ordered social community. The presence of these two factors is based on the principle that children absorb their environment, language and culture in a way that is unique to this age.

Therefore, the rooms in this program are designed to include a variety of both academic and cultural material. Children also experience their classroom as a place where they can develop socially. They are free to move about the classroom and relate to other children in conversation and in their play.

The teachers show genuine respect to each child. The children, in turn, model this behavior in their social interactions.

Primary Program Highlights

• High scope of Montessori Philosophy of teaching methods incorporated into daily activities
• Introduction to Motor Skills Development and Self Help Skills
• Montessori Sensory Development
• Phonics & Language Development (Reading, Writing)
• Montessori Method of teaching in Mathematics, Science, Geography, History
• Arts, Music & Movement
• Promote team building and Leadership Skills
• Indoor & Outdoor Sports and Physical Education

   

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