Ages 3 – 4 years

Primary Curriculum

In the Primary program, children aged 3 to 4 explore, discover and build foundational skills. The comprehensive curriculum develops the whole child through practical life, sensorial experiences, language arts, mathematics, cultural studies and science.

Primary children learning at Diamond Bar Montessori Academy
What your child will learn

Six areas of growth

Each day is planned with daily, weekly and monthly lessons, so every child is challenged at the right level.

Practical Life

  • Exploring & connecting
  • Mastering movements
  • Caring for our world
  • Nurturing personal growth

Sensorial

  • Stacking & sorting
  • Color exploration
  • Open-ended creativity
  • Shapes & shadows

Language Arts

  • Building the base
  • Exploring letters and words
  • Word-meaning connection
  • Reading rockets

Mathematics

  • Seeing & sizing
  • Building number sense
  • Tracing & reciting
  • Beyond counting

Cultural

  • Plant power
  • Animal adventures
  • Mapping the unknown
  • Time travelers

Science

  • Gravity champions
  • Magnetic mysteries
  • Body detectives
  • Rainbow alchemists
Primary FAQ

Questions about Primary

What ages is the Primary program at Diamond Bar Montessori for?

The Primary program is for children ages 3 to 4 years.

What does my child learn in the Primary program?

Children develop skills in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language Arts, Mathematics, Cultural and Science through hands-on Montessori activities.

Can we try it first?

Yes — new families pay no tuition for the first four weeks after enrolling. Call (909) 396-8747 to schedule a tour.

Visit our Primary classroom

Tours are held on weekdays — your child is welcome to come along.