The Sea Stars Program at The Little Beach House Montessori

For Children 2.5 to 5 Years Old

At Little Beach House Montessori, we embrace the natural curiosity, independence, and limitless potential of children in their early years. Inspired by Montessori philosophy, Global educational values, and a deep connection to nature, we provide a trilingual (English, Spanish, and French) learning environment where children develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning.

At this stage, children possess what Dr. Maria Montessori called the “Absorbent Mind”—an extraordinary ability to effortlessly absorb language, culture, and the world around them. Our environment nurtures self-directed exploration, mindful learning, and meaningful connections, ensuring that each child grows into a confident, compassionate global citizen.

Core Areas of Development at Little Beach House Montessori

Practical Life: Building Confidence & Independence

Practical Life activities mirror real-world tasks, helping children develop autonomy, coordination, and social grace. Daily activities include:

Caring for Themselves & The Environment – Dressing, preparing food, cleaning, and tending to our organic garden.
Grace & Courtesy – Respectful interactions, mindfulness, and social harmony.
Purposeful Movement – Developing fine motor skills, focus, and responsibility.

Through these activities, children cultivate concentration, patience, and the ability to complete tasks with care and precision.

Sensorial Exploration: Expanding Awareness Through the Senses

Our sensory-rich Montessori environment helps children make sense of the world by exploring with their hands, eyes, ears, nose, and taste. By engaging with hands-on materials, they develop:

Cognitive skills & pattern recognition
Spatial awareness & sensory refinement
Hand-eye coordination for writing and practical tasks

These experiences sharpen perception, encourage discovery, and lay the foundation for higher learning.

Language Development: A Trilingual Foundation for Communication

Language is at the heart of connection, expression, and learning. In our English, Spanish, and French immersion program, children:

Engage in daily storytelling, conversations, and poetry
Learn phonetics through hands-on materials like sandpaper letters
Develop early literacy skills, writing, and reading comprehension
Explore grammar, expanding their ability to communicate effectively

Our language-rich environment fosters confidence, curiosity, and a love for storytelling and self-expression.

Arts & Sciences: Discovering the World & Expressing Creativity

We believe in fostering a deep appreciation for nature, culture, and the arts through:

Geography, Biology, Botany & Zoology – Connecting children to the world through hands-on exploration.
Art & Music – Inspiring creativity through painting, sculpting, rhythm, and movement.
Environmental Stewardship – Developing a love for nature through beach walks, gardening, and mindfulness activities.

By immersing children in multicultural experiences, we cultivate a sense of global citizenship, respect, and admiration for diversity.

Mathematics: Making Numbers Come to Life

Montessori math materials bring abstract concepts into the hands of young learners. Children develop:

A strong number sense through hands-on learning
An intuitive understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication & division
Problem-solving skills that build confidence in logical thinking

By working with concrete materials, children grasp mathematical concepts naturally, forming a solid foundation for advanced reasoning.

A Montessori Journey Rooted in Nature & Connection

At Little Beach House Montessori, we honor the whole child, fostering:

Independence & confidence through self-directed learning
A deep connection to nature and the world
Emotional intelligence & mindfulness practices
Global awareness through bilingual and cultural experiences

Through freedom within limits, hands-on exploration, and meaningful relationships, we prepare children not just for school, but for life.

Enrollment is on a rolling basis! Limited spaces. Contact us to schedule a tour and experience Montessori by the beach.