PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM

Program Overview

Our preschool and kindergarten program serves children ages 2.5 through kindergarten in a structured, mixed-age Montessori environment.

✔ 1:7 student-to-teacher ratio
✔ Individual and small group lessons throughout the day
✔ Spanish, art, music, and movement included
✔ Consistent, experienced staff
✔ Before and after care available

Children must be independently toilet trained to enroll.

Explore what your child will experience each day below.

Our Curriculum

Montessori education is individualized—each child progresses at their own pace, guided by readiness and supported by a thoughtfully prepared environment.


Mathematics

• Hands-on materials build a deep understanding of numbers and operations
• Students explore addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Multi-digit work, problem-solving, and early algebraic thinking
• Concepts include time, measurement, fractions, and graphing

Students develop strong mathematical reasoning—not just memorization.


Language & Literacy

Phonemic awareness, phonics, and reading fluencey

• Phonemic awareness, phonics, and reading fluency
• Daily individualized reading instruction
• Vocabulary, comprehension, and early writing skills
• Storytelling and conversation to build confidence and expression

Children grow into confident, capable readers at their own pace.

Most students develop independent reading skills before kindergarten.


Science, Geography & Engineering

• Earth, space, and life sciences through hands-on exploration
• Experiments, observation, and real-world discovery
• Geography through maps, globes, and cultural studies
• Introduction to the scientific method and early research skills

Curiosity is encouraged through meaningful, hands-on learning.


Sensorial & Practical Life

• Materials that refine visual, tactile, and spatial awareness
• Activities that build independence, coordination, and focus
• Real-life skills like pouring, dressing, and care of the environment

These foundational skills support both academic and personal growth.


 

See our curriculum in action during a classroom tour.


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Come Visit & Compare!

An individual guided tour of our campus with our director is available by appointment. Contact us for more info.

Enrollment is wait list based. Please submit your pre-enrollment application to begin the enrollment process.

Location:

3221 E Chandler Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048

480-759-3810

marketing@afmeducation.com