Montessori School of Northampton

Ages: For students 2 years, 9 months to 6 years old

Closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independance Day.

Your child will join our skilled and inspired staff for fun in the sun and shade led by a Montessori trained Lead Teacher. Classrooms at the Montessori School of Northampton are thoughtfully prepared environments set up to inspire creative play, independence, and joy. The program’s low teacher to child ratio supports individualized time with students and creates a relaxed, summer pace.  The children are encouraged to make their own play choices from the different areas of the classroom: Reading Loft, Everyday Living, Peace Corner, Blocks, puzzles, games, and other engaging manipulatives. Fantasy play is encouraged! Each two-week session highlights a different theme. Our resident artist plans daily art projects related to the session's theme. At circle times, classroom teachers explore the theme through books, songs, and teacher presentations. The program features fun outdoor play in a park-like setting, wading pools, water play (PM only), and a large children’s playground. We offer indoor fun in one of the best-equipped, most beautiful classroom environments in the Pioneer Valley.

Children bring bag lunch and AM/ PM snacks. 

Daily Schedule:

• 8:30-9:00 Outside arrival and greeting
• 9:00  First circle
• 9:15  3 and 4-year old art group
• 10:15 5-and 6-year old art group
• 11:00 Outside play
• 11:30 Lunch
• 12:15  Rest time (story time & quiet play for 5 & 6 year olds)
• 1:15  Free play
• 2:15  Outside play and water play
• 4:00  Full Day dismissal