OUR PROGRAM

Making Learning Fun

Shining Star and Magical Star Montessori-Preschools in Anaheim, CA are childcare and early schooling centers with a curriculum developed for children between infancy to six years of age. Our development programs stress on rich learning experiences that stimulate children intellectually and give them an opportunity to master skills while having fun. Children participate at their own level, during both structured activities and free playtime. Early childhood literacy development is emphasized in every program - Newborns through Montessori to Preschool. Programs are geared to meet the physical, social, emotional and educational needs of each student at his or her own readiness level, taking into consideration each child's particular stage of growth and development.

A Montessori classroom for infants, is also referred to as “The Nido” (Italian for "nest") is for children from birth to 2 years.

The preschool classroom of a Montessori school, referred to as Casa dei bambini in Italian (translated "Children's House"), is provided at both schools.

Shining Star begins with the Toddler program from age of 18 months to2.5 (or 3) years.

Magical Star begins with the infant program for children from birth (or 0) to 2 years.

Both schools offers the Preschool Program & the Kindergarten Program for children from age 2 (or 3) to 6 years.

Our Nido Programs emphasize on Learning Through:

Curiosity - Gaining the Sense of Self and Relationship with the Environment and With Others
Early Childhood Literacy
Eye-Hand Motor Coordination through Games and Music
Introduction to Early Montessori Materials for the Next Level
Learning Experiences through Movement Exploration
Loving Interaction with Skilled Caregivers
Naturally Occurring Daily Activities and Routines
Self-Help to Foster Independence and Self-Mastery

Curiosity - Gaining the Sense of Self and Relationship with the Environment and With Others
Early Childhood Literacy
Eye-Hand Motor Coordination through Games and Music
Introduction to Early Montessori Materials for the Next Level
Learning Experiences through Movement Exploration
Loving Interaction with Skilled Caregivers
Naturally Occurring Daily Activities and Routines
Self-Help to Foster Independence and Self-Mastery

The Casa Dei Bambini HAs FIVE DISTINCT AREAS THAT DEFINE THE SPECIALLY PREPARED ENVIRONMENT OR CLASSROOM:

Practical Life

Enhances the development of hand-eye coordination, gross motor control and cognitive order through care of self, care of the environment, development of social relations and coordination of physical movement.

Sensorial

Enables the child to order, classify and describe sensory impressions in relation to length, width, temperature, mass, color, pitch, etc.

Mathematics

Enables the child to internalize concepts of number, symbol, sequence, operations and memorization of basic facts through the use of specially designed manipulative materials.

Language Arts

Incorporates all language development, oral and written expression, reading, study of grammar, creative dramatics and children's literature. Basic skills in writing and reading are developed through the use of sandpaper letters, alphabet cut-outs and various presentations, allowing children to link sounds and letter symbols effortlessly and to express their thoughts through writing.

Cultural Activities

Exposes the child to the basics in geography, history, life sciences, earth sciences, music, art and movement education through the integrated cultural alphabet that is a hallmark of a Montessori education.

Meals

We serve nutritious and hygienic meals to kids at Shining Star Montessori-Preschool and at Magical Star Montessori-Preschool in Anaheim, CA. Our meals include breakfast, lunch, and snacks to children. While deciding on the menu for the day, we try to strike a balance between healthy and tasty food.