Practical Life

The Practical Life curriculum teaches children purposeful everyday activities that build essential life skills. Through these exercises, children develop fine motor control, coordination, and a strong sense of independence.

At Barlow Montessori Education, children focus on activities such as carefully pouring water from one glass pitcher to another, washing dishes, hammering nails, stitching fabric, and polishing apples — all designed to foster concentration, patience, and confidence.

LANGUAGE

Language development at Barlow Montessori Education begins with a strong foundation in pre-writing and phonemic awareness. We support each child’s natural language acquisition through a multi-sensory approach—engaging visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning channels.

Children explore sounds, build vocabulary, and develop early literacy skills through hands-on materials, storytelling, and meaningful conversations. We set thoughtful, long-term language goals tailored to each child, nurturing their ability to communicate with clarity and confidence.

SENSORIAL

The Sensorial curriculum is designed to refine and develop the child’s five senses—touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell—while laying the groundwork for cognitive growth and classification skills.

At Barlow Montessori Education, children explore size, color, texture, and spatial relationships through beautifully crafted Montessori materials. With classics like the Pink Tower and Brown Stair, they observe how the cubes increase in volume and the prisms vary in width—deepening their understanding of dimension, order, and form.

These hands-on materials not only sharpen perception but also spark curiosity and joy. Children are naturally drawn to this work and engage with it diligently, building focus, awareness, and a sense of discovery.

MATH

At Barlow Montessori Education, children explore math through hands-on, concrete materials that make abstract concepts clear and engaging. From early number recognition to more advanced operations like multiplication and division, our math curriculum builds a strong foundation of logical thinking and problem-solving.

Children stay curious and motivated through the variety of materials and the supportive guidance of our dedicated teachers. With each lesson, they gain confidence, precision, and a genuine enthusiasm for mathematics.

SCIENCE

Science at Barlow Montessori Education invites children to explore and make sense of the world around them through hands-on discovery and observation. From studying plants and weather to learning about dinosaurs and the solar system, our science curriculum sparks curiosity and wonder.

Children examine insects under microscopes, observe seasonal changes, and engage in simple experiments—all designed to deepen their understanding of the natural world in a joyful, age-appropriate way. Our goal is to nurture a lifelong love of exploration and inquiry.

ART

Art is a vital form of self-expression and creativity in the Montessori classroom. At Barlow Montessori Education, we provide a rich variety of materials that focus on the process of making art rather than the final product. Children are encouraged to explore freely, experiment with different textures and techniques, and express their individuality.

Our art shelves are thoughtfully rotated each month to reflect seasonal themes and inspire new ideas. Through this creative freedom, children build confidence, develop fine motor skills, and take pride in the beauty they create.

GEOGRAPHY

At Barlow Montessori Education, geography is a gateway to cultural awareness and global understanding. Each month, children explore a different continent through hands-on materials and meaningful experiences.

Our geography shelf features maps, flags, native animals, puzzles, and artifacts representing the continent of focus. On Continent Day, children dive deeper—learning about the lifestyle, traditions, music, and even tasting cuisine from that region. These immersive experiences foster respect, curiosity, and appreciation for cultures around the world.