Art & Music
The comprehensive art and music programs offered at Ogden Valley Montessori give children the opportunity to enjoy a variety of creative activities, as well as gain knowledge of the great masters.
History
Montessori offers the children a concrete presentation of history by letting them work with Time Lines. These are long strips of paper or cloth which can be unrolled and stretched along the floor of the classroom.
Geography
Children are given an introduction to physical and cultural geography through the use of wooden puzzle maps, activities with pictures and objects from other countries, and international celebrations and snacks throughout the year.
Science
Science activities are nature-based and include the study of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, a variety of plant types, and environments around the world that support a wide range of flora and fauna.
Mathematics
The Montessori math equipment is regarded by many as the most complete available.
Language
The Language materials include objects and pictures to be named, matched, labeled, and classified to aid in vocabulary development.
Sensorial
Maria Montessori developed materials for refining the senses. These Sensorial materials help the child to discriminate minute differences in sound, color, size, shape, smell and touch.
Practical Life
The Practical Life activities help children master many of the tasks they see as part of the daily routine in their home, such as preparing food, pouring liquids, washing dishes and sweeping, along with exercises of grace and courtesy.
Classroom Areas
All Montessori exercises employ movement, manipulatives, free choice (within limits) and a point of completion. They are usually self-correcting and help develop the child's sense of order, concentration and independence. The Montessori methods in teaching Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Art and Music cultivates the children's adaptation and ability to express and think with clarity.