Dr. Montessori’s academic area known as the “Cultural Subjects”, encompasses Geography, Social Studies, History, and Science. These subjects heretofore have only been presented toddler students, it was understood by Dr. Montessori, being a scientific observer, that within these subjects, a hands-on, sensory approach brought down any barriers of difficulty for the early learner. As an example, before any student at Pinnacle labels a puzzle map, the culture of the place is studied: the art, the cuisine, music and dance. The world becomes less immense to your child as they begin to understand the other cultures of our world.

Exposing your child to other cultures, history, and science, within the early childhood years is a wonderful opportunity for emotional and academic growth. Such a foundation of cultural education will be of immense value to your child throughout their development and into their adult lives.

Dr. Montessori's science curriculum seeks to cultivate children’s natural curiosity and to allow them to discover the answers to their “why” questions. Science study concentrates on the process: hypothesis, procedure, observation, data analysis and conclusion. This helps them to think before deciding, to use a logical method of discovery or testing and to use data to evaluate results and arrive at a conclusion.

Along with process, the science curriculum provides each child with a basic knowledge of zoology, botany, energy, earth science, astronomy, human development and personal health. Hands-on experience with the nature, scientific materials and equipment helps to promote learning.

Pinnacle Montessori curriculum wants children to be excited about the complexity and grandeur of the universe, the simplicity of physical laws and the miracle of life. These endeavors encourage respect for our world and an understanding of our place in the natural order of things. The goal is the development of an ecological view of life and a healthy respect for the responsibility of their earth.

Dr. Montessori was a proponent for allowing the child to develop their own personal artistic flow within their own manner of expression. The idea of having a vase with a flower at the front of the class in which each child had to replicate it precisely would have been abhorrent to her. That being stated, opportunities for artistic expression cross all academic areas within the Montessori classroom environment, Sensorial, Math, Language, and Cultural Subjects. Children are presented with developmentally appropriate opportunities for self-expression for lessons, as well as, creative projects, utilizing various mediums. Pinnacle Montessori has them all at the ready for your child to begin their journey of artistic exploration.