Preschool
The Sunflower and Moonflower Classrooms
Our Preschool Program (Ages 3–6)
At Cardan Montessori Center, preschool is where independence takes root.
Children learn through hands-on exploration using authentic Montessori materials—moving freely, choosing meaningful work, and developing confidence at their own pace.
Our classrooms nurture the whole child through practical life, sensory exploration, early literacy, mathematics, and cultural studies—laying a strong foundation for both kindergarten and life
Areas of Study
Our preschool curriculum supports the development of the whole child; academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Sensorial
Helping children understand and organize their world
The Sensorial area supports children in making sense of the world through hands-on exploration. Children explore color, shape, size, texture, and sound while learning to notice patterns, similarities, and differences. This work strengthens attention to detail and builds a foundation for future learning in mathematics, science, and problem-solving
Practical Life
Building independence through
real, everyday work
Practical Life activities help children develop independence, focus, and confidence through purposeful, real-world tasks. Children practice skills such as pouring, transferring, food preparation, and caring for their environment—strengthening fine motor skills, coordination, and concentration. As children master these tasks, they develop responsibility, pride, and confidence that support both emotional and social growth.
This is how learning looks at Cardan Montessori
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Children choose their work.
They move freely.
They learn at their own pace.
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Because this is how children learn best.
Mathematics
Making numbers meaningful, not memorized
Montessori mathematics introduces children to numbers through hands-on materials that make abstract concepts tangible. Children explore counting, quantity, operations, and patterns using concrete tools such as beads, number rods, and manipulatives. This approach builds strong mathematical understanding, confidence, and curiosity for problem-solving.
Language
Nurturing confident communicators and early readers
The Language area fosters a love of reading, writing, and self-expression from an early age. Through phonetic materials, movable alphabets, storytelling, and rich conversation, children develop early literacy skills in a multisensory way. This environment supports vocabulary growth, comprehension, and confident communication—laying the foundation for lifelong learning.
Cultural Studies
Connecting children to
the world around them
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Cultural Studies introduces children to the interconnectedness of the world through geography, science, history, art, and music. Children explore plants, animals, cultures, and traditions through hands-on materials and meaningful experiences. This work nurtures curiosity, empathy, respect for diversity, and an appreciation for the natural and global community.