Early Childhood

The Early Childhood Program at St. Anthony is a link between home and school for our youngest students in the Padua 3's program, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten. Students are given the opportunity to develop their abilities through age-appropriate activities in a nurturing environment. Students in the early childhood classes benefit from the individualized attention made possible by the small class sizes: approximately 1 adult to 8 children in the 3 year-old program, and 1 adult to 12 children in the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs. Montessori teaching methods are utilized in the early childhood program. The early childhood program strives to instill in each child a lifelong love of learning through fun-filled, exciting school experiences.

MONTESSORI

Dr. Maria Montessori believed that the objective of an early childhood education is to cultivate a child's natural desire to learn. A child learns best when he/she is free to discover within a prepared environment.

To learn more about Maria Montessori and her philosophy go to:

Montessori Connections

PLACESTO EXPLORE

For more early childhood extension and reinforcement activities click on the following websites and explore together:

BillyBear 4 Kids

AlphabetSoup

We encourage our parents to explore all avenues of early childhood education. Read with your children everyday, play with them regularly and show them that learning is fun.

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