(Ages 3 to 6)

At no other time in a person's development do they learn more easily and efficiently than at this age. Children absorb their environment and their natural curiosity drives them to explore new things. Each classroom is created to enhance this inner motivation. Their growth is encouraged by the use of sensory materials which help them to classify and identify the stimuli they encounter. The environment, rather than the children, is controlled and structured by the teacher. The children have the maximum freedom to use the materials which enhance their current stage of development.

The self-paced classrooms use five curriculum areas of experience: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Cultural. Each area has specifically designed materials to take advantage of the children's interests and abilities. Sensorial and Practical Life materials help develop gross and fine motor skills and coordination. Mathematics, Language, and Cultural materials allow the children to develop their academic abilities.

The lessons presented to the children are carefully sequenced to build a strong academic foundation. When children master one level, they can move up to the next level. Tasks are separated into the smallest possible segments so the children experience mastery at every stage. This experience of success builds a healthy self-concept and fosters independence and responsibility.