Sunshine Acres Montessori School

2141 Maple Lane • Lawrence, Kansas 66046 • 785-842-2223

 

The Sunshine Acres Preschool Program

 

In your child’s Montessori classroom there are eight core areas of activities including: 

  • Practical Life               
  • Writing                         
  • Language                    
  • Geography
  • Free Art                       
  • Math                             
  • Sensorial                     
  • Science

                  

Other areas of interest also included in most classrooms are:

  • Music Appreciation    
  • Art Appreciation         
  • Storyboard                                      
  • Listening Center
  • Computer                    
  • Special Interest Tables

 

The daily schedule in all classes usually includes:

                  

  • Large Group Time:     
    for welcoming and singing together
  • Small Group Time:     
    for fun and concept/skill growth
  • Work/Center Time:     
    the core of the Montessori program, where children     choose work independently, and teachers help and challenge them individually.  Other goals such as independence, self-discipline, love of learning, completion of task, and social and emotional growth are also important during this time.
  • Snack/Outside Time: 
    for bodies, minds, and social skills

 

Small Group Experiences have included: Stories, Language Experience, Movement or Creative Dramatics, Songs, Music Appreciation, Christian Education, Physical/Chemical Science, Geography, History, Social Studies, Art Appreciation, Art Projects, Special Crafts, Role Play, Sensorial Exercises, and Math.  Teachers may use materials from the special K.U. Museum Kits, utilize community resources, and present creative projects of all kinds. 

 

Professional, Loving Teachers. Sunshine Acres is known for having excellent teachers.  Even part-time teachers must agree to several hours of video and in-service training in addition to the experience and training they bring to the job.  We carefully look for teachers who are not only skilled but are loving, dedicated, and good examples for the children.

 

Christian Education. This is a non-denominational program that strives to expose the children to basic concepts that most Christian churches share.  We have always had many children of other faiths and parents have been pleased with the way our teachers have handled this program.  Our parents have been very supportive of this program over many years.

 

By Now, we hope you have seen that the Sunshine Acres Preschool and Kindergarten is a very sophisticated program utilizing many creative materials and the hard work of equally creative teachers.  That is why we call our program “More than Montessori.”  We are thankful for the strong parental support that has allowed us to develop such a fine program.  We enjoy the happy comments and letters we receive every year.  But, the best feedback is your child’s smile each day.

 

 

How to Enroll

For further information and a personal tour of the facility, please call 785-842-2223.  The first visit should be by appointment so someone can be ready to explain the program and provide written materials.  However, follow-up visits can be at your convenience.