Children’s House

Preschool & Kindergarten

Children arrive in the morning eager and excited to see friends and begin their school day. In the classroom, students choose activities from prepared Montessori subject areas, such as Practical Life, Math, Language, and Science. They work individually and in groups throughout the morning and develop their social, and gross motor skills through interaction and play in our Nature Explore Classroom.

The Maharishi School Children’s House creates a safe and rich learning environment for our youngest students. The curriculum incorporates the Montessori method, our Nature Explore Classroom, as well as the Consciousness, Connections and Life Skills program and Positive Discipline.

We offer multi-age classrooms consistent with the Montessori pedagogy. The Toddler class is comprised of two to three year olds, and the Primary class (3-6), includes Pre-K and Kindergarten students.

AGE GUIDELINES FOR 2021-2022

2 and 3 year olds (by September 15, 2021) have the option to attend mornings only or a full day, Monday through Friday.

4, 5, and 6 year olds (by September 15, 2021) attend Monday through Friday, for a full day.

At Maharishi School Children’s House, high standards are maintained for each child’s comfort, ability to cooperate with others, academic achievement, and overall well-being. The Children’s House experience should be easeful and nourishing for each child in our program. Our school reserves the right to determine if a child is not ready for our program. Decisions are made on a case to case basis.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Morning Session: 8:15 am – 12:00 pm

Afternoon Session: 12:00 pm – 3:30/4:00pm

LUNCH

Due to covid restrictions, families are not allowed to eat with their child in school or take them off school grounds at this time. However, families may eat lunch with their child outside of the perimeter of the Nature Explore playground, utilizing grassy areas and tables within our school borders

In the 2021-2022 school year, children attending full-day sessions must bring their lunch from home.

GETTING STARTED

Want to register your child for the 2021-2022 school year? Please contact admissions@maharishischool.org immediately to get started on your application and schedule an interview.

Montessori

Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. Every material in a Montessori classroom supports an aspect of child development, creating a match between the child’s natural interests and the available activities. Children can learn through their own experience and at their own pace. They can respond at any moment to the natural curiosities that exist in all humans and build a solid foundation for life-long learning.

Nature Explore Classroom

The Nature Explore Classroom is a source of wonder and adventure. Each space has been designed to provide a unique outdoor learning experience. The children learn to collaborate through games, creative projects in nature and developing their physical skills and abilities.

CONSCIOUSNESS, CONNECTIONS AND LIFE SKILLS (CCLS)

SCI encourages your child to see connections between him/herself and the Natural Law displayed in the world. Your child’s appreciation of the wonder of life will be enlivened through simple principles such as “The nature of life is to grow.” Through the use of concrete activities, such as songs, stories, nature study, cooking, art, and sport – these SCI principles are enlivened and understood.

The Positive Discipline system of classroom management allows children to cultivate self-regulation, respect for themselves and others, as well as a sense of belonging and autonomy in their daily lives.

Our Children’s House Director

Children’s House Director

Children’s House Director, Susan Harper, is a long time Montessori teacher. She is 3-6 (preschool) certified through the Pan American Montessori Society (PAMS) and 6-12 (elementary) certified through the American Montessori Society (AMS). Susan holds a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a master’s degree in the Management of Non-profit Organizations from the University of Georgia. In addition to teaching children, Susan has trained and evaluated Montessori teachers for several MACTE accredited training programs including most recently The Center for Guided Montessori Studies.

To speak directly to Susan, please call 641-472-9400, ext. 5100. She can answer any questions you might have regarding our programs for all children 2-5 years.