Upstate Montessori Academy

Practical Lessons in practical life resemble the work of life in the home: sweeping, lacing, pouring, washing and similar tasks. These purposeful activities help children adapt to their community, learn self-control and improve fine-motor skills. Sensorial Sensorial materials help children in the process of creating and organizing their intelligence. Each material was scientifically designed to isolate a specific quality found in the world such as color, size, shape, volume or tone. Language Montessori classrooms provide a stimulating environment rich in reading, writing and language. Children learn letter sounds, progress to simple CVC words, then move on to blends. Reading and writing is integrated throughout the entire Upstate Montessori Academy curriculum.