Enrichment Programs at Cedar Lane
All children enrolled in our programs attend a Yoga Class during the morning one day a week. During Yoga, the children learn to be aware of their bodies, to breathe slowly, and to control their movements. The children learn various Yoga poses and participate in a Yoga Story. In addition, the children are learning to control their breathing and to relax their bodies during a quiet time. At Montessori School of Cedar Lane, Yoga is an extension of Dr. Montessori’s belief that children learn through movement and that discipline comes from learning to control our bodies and minds.
In partnership with All About Languages, Montessori School of Cedar Lane offers a Spanish Language class two afternoons a week (Monday and Wednesday). This program is available for our Full Day students and requires an additional fee. Registration takes place in late September and January.
In partnership with Stretch-n-Grow, Montessori School of Cedar Lane offers a movement class on Thursday afternoons. This program is available for our Full Day students and requires an additional fee. Enrollment begins October 1 and continues on a month-to-month basis.
During October, we transform the playground into a pumpkin patch and each child takes home a small pumpkin. At the end of the month in lieu of Halloween celebrations, we host an International Day celebration. On International Day, the children dress in a costume representing another land or period in USA history. The children have a party with foods from many lands and a special parade and opportunity to perform for their parents.
Each month lessons in a special interest area in the geography and science areas are introduced in the individual classrooms. These lessons enrich the child’s cultural awareness (e.g., Columbus Day, Groundhog Day, and Chinese New Year) and often follow the children’s specific interest in animals, flags or other areas. To enrich the child’s music appreciation, a Classical Composer is introduced each month through stories, pictures and his music. To develop the child’s art appreciation, an artist is introduced each month through stories, books and studying their artwork. The children are presented lessons in the various artist’s techniques and styles. It is an opportunity to explore different medium, techniques, design and color.
