Spark
Montessori Pre-K Ages 3-6
Spark Studio
Our Spark Studio combines tried-and-true Montessori methods with elements unique to Acton, such as quests and loose-parts play, in order to create a unique and wonderful learning environment that your children will love!
Spark Studio Goals:
Goals for Our Spark Studio:
The goal of the Spark Studio is to ignite a passion for learning and independence in young children. We combine tried-and-true Montessori methods with other innovative learning methods that prepare young children for the rigor and responsibility to thrive in our learner-driven elementary, middle, and high school studios later. The objectives of the Spark Studio are:
- Spark the love of learning
- Be curious and explore the natural world
- Learn to work independently and to cooperate with others
- Build the foundations of reading, writing, math, the arts, and independent learning
Spark Studio Curriculum:
Language
Speaking
Phonetics
Writing
Reading
Sensorial
Seeing
Hearing
Touching
asting
Smelling
Math
Numeration
Place Value
Fractions
Addition
Multiplication
Practical Life
Care for self and the environment
Grace and courtesy
Independence
Science
Zoology
Botony
Meteorology
Geography
Art
Music
Theater
Dance
Painting
Drawing
Quest
Entrepreneurship
Robotics
Gardening
Entomology
Game Design
Chess
Free Play:
- Emotional Benefits: "Play teaches children how to set and change rules, and how to decide when to lead and when to follow."
- Physical Benefits: "Children develop strength, muscle control, coordination, and reflexes. They push limits and try new things that can motivate them to take risks in other circumstances."
- Intellectual Benefits: "Play builds executive function skills, content knowledge, and creative thinking."
- Social Benefits: "Play requires children to share ideas and express feelings while negotiating and reaching compromises."
Nature:
Nature is a an essential part of childhood, and should be an essential part of school!
Students go offsite, on nature trips, to discover flora and fauna, hike trails, and explore the natural world!
Sample Weekly Schedule
Language, sensorial, math, practical life, science, art.
Loose parts play, building, nature exploration, indoor & outdoor games.
Hands-on, collaborative challenges
FINALLY... FOCUS ON FAMILY
Families are like a tree, and family life are the tree's roots; the stronger the roots, the healthier and stronger the tree. At Acton we aim to support you in strengthening your family.
Raymond & Dorothy Moore, in their book, Home Grown Kids, wrote, "The school, not the home, is the substitute, and it's highest function is to compliment the family". That is exactly what we believe! At Acton Academy Kingwood, our goal is to support and compliment your family and help make you stronger.
A part of supporting the family is encouraging all members to embark on their own hero's journey. We invite family members to become the greatest version of themselves. Who do you want to be in the world? Are you on your hero's journey? Will you join us?
Warmest Regards, The Van Dukers
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