Our Programs
Maria Montessori focused on the triad of adult, child, and the environment. At The Bandu Montessori Academy, we focus on this triad as our Guides thoughtfully prepare the child's environment attending to their need for exploration, purposeful movement, order, and knowledge.
Infants’ Nest
2 months - 17 months
From birth, the child is an active participate in seeking out knowledge. Our Guides foster this need in creating an environment that encourages exploration, purposeful movement, order, and trust.
Language
Circle time presents new opportunities for language and modeling grace/courtesy.
Order
Structure and routine in daily events, such as meal time, fosters independence.
Movement
Multiple opportunities for movement encourages development of motor skills.
Toddler Community
18 months - 36 months
Toddlers live in a world all their own and are not afraid to let us know! Our Guides are careful to prepare an environment that is safe and supports the child's drive for independence.
Fine Motor Skills
Toddler working with the Snap Dressing Frame.
Work is Play
Structure and routine in daily events, such as meal time, fosters independence.
Love of Books
Infant exploring books.
Dimension
Structure and routine in daily events, such as meal time, fosters independence.
Object Permanence
Multiple opportunities for movement encourages development of motor skills.
Children's House
3 - 7 years
The phase of imagination and exploration can be a powerful one. Our Guides understand this and equip the child with tools that support the child’s natural inquisition to learn. Being able to find answers to their own questions is a skill that prepares them for life.
Sensorial
Children are presented with works to refine their senses.
Writing
Hands-on materials develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination for writing.
Mathematics
Children explore concepts and strengthen abilities for a strong mathematical foundation.
Culture & Science
The child is supported on their journey to understand themselves and the world around them.
Community
Small classrooms help build a strong sense of community and self-awareness.
Movement
Movement is an integral part of our curriculum.
Practical Life
Activities focus to develop the child’s independence, body control and coordination of movement, concentration, and sense of order.
Language
Our environment consistently presents opportunities to build language skills.