Lighthouse Montessori Academy

Student will explore in group class and individual work elementary science concepts in biology, geology, physics, botany through manipulatives, blocks, building materials, cards, books, blocks, and experiments. The purpose and aim of Sensorial work is for the child to acquire clear, conscious, information and to be able to then make classifications in his environment. Montessori believed that sensorial experiences began at birth. Through his senses, the child studies his environment. Through this study, the child then begins to understand his environment. The child, to Montessori, is a “sensorial explorer”.  Introduction Three Period Lesson Memory Games Visual Sense Cylinder Blocks Pink Tower Brown Stairs ...

Child adds house number to the complex farm structure made of blocks, which took over the whole floor, that only some moms with a certain philosophy can appreciate Montessori , Thomas Jefferson Education (TJEd), Unschooling , child-led learning, and Ready to Learn are a few of the many philosophies that have been developed surrounding the great truth that we learn by experience . Our program is not only compatible  and adaptable to all these methods, but it actually gives you the means to make your experiences happen! Experiences: Heart, Might, Mind and Strength.  The thoughts of our minds, the disposition of our hearts, and the sensations of our bodies as we have an experience will affect our learning. Our experiences are the material from which we develop. In Montessori words, a child learns a third from the environment, a third from the guide (adult), and a third from his experiences with the materials in the nvironemnt and the guide. In a Montessori home or c...

This Social Studies class helps children become independent. Children intuitively work at being independent. Anyone who has been around children is familiar with the "me do it" attitude. The Montessori class on practical life and history capitalizes in this human desire to take care of himself and his environment. Gaining control of their movements, and having access to the things they need, gives children security and comfort. Through practical life activities, children develop both the skills and the knowledge to participate in their social surroundings effectively. These activities also promote a sense of understanding for human traditions and the overall human experience of providing solutions to the challenges of shelter, food, and rest. Many of the practical life activities in the cultural studies include fun cultural works. For example, during our studies of Asia, children may use chopsticks to transfer food. This activity would help the children develop their fine...