Casa Program

Ages 3 – 4

Our Casa Program at Madison Montessori Academy serves children aged 3 to 6, guiding them toward independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in a multi-age classroom.

Our Approach

In Casa, each child follows an individualized curriculum tailored to their interests and developmental readiness. Our certified guides present lessons using concrete Montessori materials, encouraging hands-on exploration and peer learning.

The Montessori Environment

Peer Modeling

Younger children observe and learn from older classmates, while elder students refine leadership and empathy by guiding peers.

Individualized Growth

Lessons in Practical Life and Sensorial areas lay the groundwork before children progress to Language, Math, and Culture when they’re ready.

Purposeful Design

Classrooms feature low shelves and child‑sized furniture organized into distinct learning areas, fostering focus and autonomy.

Daily Rhythm

Practical Life
Children master everyday skills—pouring, threading, food preparation, and grace and courtesy exercises—that enhance concentration, coordination, and self-reliance.

Sensorial
Materials isolating color, shape, size, texture, sound, and weight refine the senses, enabling children to classify and form the mental groundwork for mathematics.

Language
A phonetic approach introduces sounds before letter names. Using the movable alphabet and sandpaper letters, children build words and progress to reading and cursive writing as their interest unfolds.

Mathematics
Concrete manipulatives—number rods, bead frames, and cards—illustrate enumeration and operations. Children experientially move from concrete to abstract concepts, deepening numerical understanding.

Culture
Exploration of geography, history, science, botany, zoology, art, and music broadens children’s awareness of their world and fosters curiosity and respect.

A Prepared Environment for Meaningful Learning

Our Casa classrooms are carefully prepared environments filled with Montessori materials that encourage hands-on discovery across language, math, culture, and practical life.

Other Programs we Offer