A Typical Day at a Montessori School

Most parents want to know how their kids will spend a day at a Montessori school. First of all, you should know that Montessori education centers on consistency. Consistency is the key to ensuring the steady growth of children. So, every school will follow a schedule.

Although each new day will be more or less the same, it will be full of different lessons and activities. Also, each Montessori private school will follow its unique schedule. But, it will strictly adhere to the same principles of Montessori education.

A typical day at a Montessori school consists of a morning session, mid-day session, lunch break, an afternoon session, and a late afternoon session. Each session roughly lasts for two hours.

Morning Session

In the morning session, children can choose the activity they are interested in and work on it. They can spend this time working on individual or group activities. Usually, before the activity begins, a teacher will give an individual or group lesson. But, there are many activities that children can take up on their own. The idea behind this is to let children learn to stay organized and concentrate.

Mid-Day Session

This session involves coming together to sing songs, share stories, and talk about things like weather, activities, or any topic that kids choose. Younger children and half-day students will typically go out to play during the mid-day session. It involves self-initiated outdoor activities.

Lunch Break

In a typical Montessori private school, when the mid-day session ends, only children with a full-day schedule will get ready for lunch. Others will leave for the day. Lunchtime is when kids learn to set tables, engage in polite conversations, and wipe and clean the tables after lunch, among other things.

Afternoon Session

During this session, young kids (infant toddlers) will take a bathroom break, followed by a nap. Older children (four-five years old) can sit down for a story. After which, they will join the elementary-level students for various activities. Generally, elementary-level kids will take advanced lessons in science, mathematics, music, languages, art, and more in this session. 

Late Afternoon Session

In most schools, the aftercare program is also a part of the Montessori education system. Children staying for this session spend time on the playground or exploring the outdoors. It could be a trip to the woods or creative art and craft projects or games, with an afternoon snack, of course.