Mathematics:  Dr. Montessori demonstrated that if children have access to mathematical equipment in their early years, they can easily and joyfully assimilate many facts and skills of arithmetic. On the other hand, these same facts and skills may require long hours of drudgery and drill if they are introduced to them later in the abstract (pencil and paper) form. Dr. Montessori designed concrete materials to represent all types of quantities, after she observed that children who became interested in counting like to touch or move the items as they enumerate them. By combining this equipment, separating it, sharing it, counting it, comparing it, they can demonstrate to themselves the basic operations of mathematics. Children in a Montessori class never sit down to memorize addition and subtraction facts; they never simply memorize multiplication tables. Rather, they learn these facts by actually performing the operations with concrete materials. When the children want to do arithmetic, they are given a sheet of paper containing simple problems. They work the problems with appropriate materials and they record their results. Similar operations can be performed with a variety of materials. This variety maintains children's interest while giving them many opportunities for the necessary repetition. As they commit the addition facts and the multiplication tables to memory, they gain a real understanding of what each operation means. In a Montessori classroom, there are many materials that can be used for the mathematical operations of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

Language:  In a Montessori classroom, children learn the phonetic sounds of the letters before they can learn the alphabetical names in a sequence. The phonetic sounds are given first because these are the sounds they hear in words that they need to be able to read. The children first become aware of these phonetic sounds when the teacher introduces the consonants with the Sandpaper Letters. The individual presentation of language materials in a Montessori classroom allows the teacher to take advantage of each child's greatest periods of interest. Reading instruction begins on the day when the children want to know what a word says or when they show interest in using the Sandpaper Letters. Writing - - or the construction of words with the movable alphabet letters - - nearly always precedes reading in a Montessori environment. Gradually the children learn the irregular words, and words with two and three syllables, by doing many reading exercises that offer variety rather than monotonous repetition. Also available in the Montessori classroom are many attractive books using a large number of phonetic words. Proceeding at their own pace, children are encouraged to read about things which interest them. Their skills in phonetics gives them the means of attacking almost any new word, so that they are not limited to a specific number of words which they have been trained to recognize by sight. The children's interest in reading is never stifled by monotony. Rather, it is cultivated as their most important key to future learning. They are encouraged to explore books for answers to their questions, whether they are about frogs, rockets, stars or fire engines. In a Montessori class, the children are introduced to grammar by games that show them that nouns are the names of things, adjectives describe nouns, and verbs are action words. The activity becomes most enjoyable.

Physical Geography:  The large wood puzzle maps are among the most popular activities in the classroom. At first, the children use the maps simply as puzzles. Gradually, they learn the names of many of the countries as well as information about climate and products. The maps illustrate many geographical facts concretely. Children also learn the common land formations such as islands and peninsulas by making them. 

History:  Montessori offers the children a concrete presentation of history by letting them work with Time Lines. Time Lines are very long strips of paper, which can be unrolled and stretched along the floor of the classroom. The line is marked off in segments, which represent consecutive periods of history. 
As an introduction to the idea of history, the children begin by making a time line of their own lives, starting with their baby pictures. 

Cultural Awareness Program:  The children gain an awareness of the world around them by exploring other countries, their customs, food, music, climate, language and animals. This helps to raise their consciousness about other people, to gain an understanding and tolerance and, therefore, compassion for all the people in the world.  Cooking and Nutrition:  The children study the four basic food groups and learn what their bodies need in order to be healthy. They cook nutritious foods that revolve around their studies of other countries.  Arts and Crafts:  Art in the primary environment strives to maintain the great joy the child finds in creating something of his or her own. The children have the freedom to explore their imaginations in a variety of mediums used for expression. The importance of the process is stressed at this time, not the end product. 

Cultural Awareness Program:  The children gain an awareness of the world around them by exploring other countries, their customs, food, music, climate, language and animals. This helps to raise their consciousness about other people, to gain an understanding and tolerance and, therefore, compassion for all the people in the world.  Cooking and Nutrition:  The children study the four basic food groups and learn what their bodies need in order to be healthy. They cook nutritious foods that revolve around their studies of other countries.  Arts and Crafts:  Art in the primary environment strives to maintain the great joy the child finds in creating something of his or her own. The children have the freedom to explore their imaginations in a variety of mediums used for expression. The importance of the process is stressed at this time, not the end product. 

Music:  Music is fundamental in the classroom. All types of music are integrated. Music appreciation is cultivated, and music used by the civilizations throughout history is unfolded before the child. Music will find its way in all aspects of the classroom - - as a subtle background during work time, to signal clean-up time, as an integral part of the cultural curriculum, as a form of celebration and fun. It's beautiful to watch a child identify and request Mozart or John Philip Sousa as he or she walks on the line!  Science and Nature:  In science the children's natural curiosity is stimulated through discovery projects and experiments, helping the children draw their own conclusions. The plant and animal kingdoms are studied in an orderly fashion to foster a love and appreciation for all living things. 

Extracurricular Classes: Adobe Montessori Primary offers computer and dance classes during lunch time and after school on specified days.  There is an additional cost for these classes.