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Academic Year Programs - September through May
Toddler Program
Ages: 18 to 36 months
Program Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
Cornerstone's Toddler Program supports the emerging development of 10 toddlers with two teachers and a part time lunch and nap assistant in their own "Toddler House". This unique program was designed to fit the need for quality toddler care for working families, and implements the Montessori philosophy and methodology for infancy and toddlers. The curriculum of our Toddler Program follows the developmental continuum for this age group, including early language development; practice with appropriate social skills; introduction and competency with self care; and readiness for transition to preschool by 36 months.
DAILY SCHEDULE
2006-2007
7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
Arrivals and open work time
8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Daily Work Cycle
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Snack
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Group Time, Brain Gyms, Music, Gymnastics
10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Outdoor Playground (Dependent upon weather)
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Transition inside and prep for lunch
12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Transition to Nap
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Nap
2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Brushing Teeth & Snack
3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Preparing to go Home
3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Outdoor Work and Departures (Dependent upon weather)
Preschool Program
Ages: 2 ½ to 5 years
Program Schedule:
5 Half Day 8:30 am-12:30 pm
3, 4, or 5 Full Day 8:00 am-4:00 pm
3, 4, or 5 Extended Day 7:00 am-6:00 pm
The Preschool Program at Cornerstone follows the Montessori Method of Early Childhood Education and provides a nurturing environment for self discovery and growth for all members of our classroom. We have 3 preschool classrooms, each have approximately 30 children with 3 full time staff members (typically 2 trained Montessori teachers with 1 trained teaching assistant). Each classroom is a distinct community, having classroom time, lunch, nap or rest, and playground time together. The arrangement and times of the programs offered in our preschool programs have grown from the needs expressed by the families we serve. The preschool curriculum closely follows the principles of Montessori education with areas of learning in practical living, sensorial, math, language, science, and art. Our holistic approach to education is evident as we support the opportunities for development socially, physically, intellectually and emotionally for each child.
DAILY SCHEDULE
2006-2007
7:00 a.m. -8:00 a.m.
Classroom Opening
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Arrivals, Brain Gyms, Work Period, Snack
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Line (Group)
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Lunch
12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Playground (12:30 Half Day Children Depart)
12:45 p.m. -1:00 p.m.
Transition Inside
1:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m.
Rest/Nap time
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Work Period, Snack (nappers remain asleep and are awake by 3:00)
3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Playground (4:00 Full Day Children depart)
4:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Extended Day Program in NW, Snack, Close classroom
Spanish Immersion Program
Ages 4 ½ to 5 years
Program Schedule Minimum: 5 mornings & 2 afternoons
The Spanish Immersion Program at Cornerstone began September
2005 with the intention of supporting the early acquisition of comprehension
of a spoken secondary language (Spanish) through classroom instruction.
This program has since grown to include the opportunities for practice
in acquiring skills with both spoken and written second language. Our
Spanish Immersion students are age 4 ½ by September of the school
year enrolled, have had prior Montessori experience, and are selected
for this program through teacher and parent recommendation. The Spanish
Immersion Program currently is offered in connection with our Pre-K and
Kindergarten Program, although we do anticipate the program will grow
in such a way as to be included in all Preschool classrooms, as well.
The Spanish Immersion Program curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate
activities presented initially in English then in Spanish, the children
then have the opportunity to pursue those activities in either Spanish
or English.
Kindergarten Program
Ages: 5 by October 1 of school year enrolled
Program Schedule Minimum: 5 mornings & 3 afternoons
Kindergarten at Cornerstone is the culmination of the three year cycle in preprimary Montessori Education, in addition to a practical experience preparing for 1st grade. The Kindergarten curriculum strongly focuses on literacy, math, and skills necessary for elementary school (i.e., handwriting, completion of assignments, as well as self organization). Developmentally Kindergarten age children are prepared for a full day learning experience, and love to balance their day between academics and social activities. Enrichment activities such as field trips and creative dramatic workshops round out the Kindergarten experience, as well. In addition, our Kindergarten class is included within the structure of the Spanish Immersion Program. Our Kindergarten teacher is credentialed and licensed through the Colorado Department of Education.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Pre-K/Kindergarten Spanish Immersion Program
2006-2007
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Open Classroom, Arrivals, Brain Gyms, Work Period
9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Line (Group) in Spanish
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Work Period, Snack
10:40 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Small Groups
11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Set Up Lunch
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Playground
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Rest, English/Spanish Stories
2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Small Group Activities
2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Work Time, Snack
3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Line (Group) in English
3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Playground
4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Extended Day Program in NW, Snack, Close classroom
Summer Camp Programs - June through August
Cornerstone Montessori School operates a Summer Camp during the months of June, July, and August. Our summer camp sessions are 4 weeks each. A planned activity is scheduled for each session. Examples of these activities include gymnastics and a variety of arts, such as drama, music, and arts and crafts. We have a Summer Intern program where we invite alumni of Cornerstone, ages 12 - 15 to assist with various aspects of our summer camp program.
For more information about our programs, please contact our enrollment coordinator at 303-277-0245.