🎉 BHM 11-Year Anniversary: Celebrating Eleven Years of Academic Excellence 🎉

    Our Montessori Programs

    Age-appropriate learning environments designed to nurture each child's natural development and love of learning

    Mixed-Age Learning
    Child-Led Discovery
    Nurturing Environment

    Age-Appropriate Learning Communities

    Each program is carefully designed to meet children at their developmental stage, providing the perfect balance of structure and freedom. Our mixed-age environments foster natural mentorship and collaborative learning.

    Prep 1
    Ages 2-3 years

    Foundation building for independence and exploration through carefully designed activities

    Key Focus Areas

    • Independence development through self-care activities
    • Language explosion with rich vocabulary exposure
    • Sensory development and discrimination skills
    • Toilet learning support in a patient environment
    • Social interaction basics and grace & courtesy

    Sample Activities

    • Practical life: pouring, spooning, food preparation with child-sized tools
    • Sensorial materials: pink tower, brown stairs, color tablets
    • Language: vocabulary enrichment, simple phonetic sounds
    • Grace and courtesy: walking on the line, greeting others

    Montessori Materials

    • Child-sized kitchen tools and furniture
    • Montessori sensorial materials
    • Nature-based learning objects

    Developmental Benefits

    • Develops fine and gross motor skills
    • Builds confidence through successful completion of tasks
    • Enhances concentration and focus abilities
    • Prepares for more complex academic work
    Prep 2
    Ages Must be 2 by March 1st, 2026

    Expanding skills with increased concentration, social awareness, and academic readiness

    Key Focus Areas

    • Reading readiness through phonetic awareness
    • Mathematical concepts using concrete materials
    • Enhanced social skills in mixed-age environment
    • Self-regulation and emotional intelligence development
    • Extended concentration periods up to 45 minutes

    Sample Activities

    • Sandpaper letters for tactile letter learning
    • Number rods and golden beads for quantity understanding
    • Complex practical life: table washing, plant care
    • Cultural studies: land and water forms, puzzle maps

    Montessori Materials

    • Sandpaper letters and moveable alphabet
    • Golden bead material for decimal system
    • Geography puzzle maps
    • Botany and zoology materials

    Developmental Benefits

    • Strong foundation for reading and writing
    • Mathematical thinking through manipulation
    • Social leadership through helping younger children
    • Cultural awareness and world knowledge
    Preschool/TK
    Ages 3½-5 years

    Comprehensive academic foundation with advanced Montessori materials and abstract thinking

    Key Focus Areas

    • Reading and writing fluency through phonetic approach
    • Advanced mathematics including four operations
    • Leadership development through mentoring younger peers
    • Cultural studies: geography, history, science exploration
    • Creative expression and artistic development

    Sample Activities

    • Moveable alphabet for creative writing and reading
    • Golden bead operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
    • Geography: continent studies, flags, cultural celebrations
    • Science experiments: botany, zoology, physical science

    Montessori Materials

    • Complete language materials including grammar symbols
    • Mathematical materials: bead chains, stamp game, golden beads
    • Cultural materials: timeline of life, land and water forms
    • Art supplies and musical instruments

    Developmental Benefits

    • Reading fluency typically achieved by age 4-5
    • Strong mathematical foundation with concrete understanding
    • Global perspective and cultural appreciation
    • Confidence in academic abilities and self-expression
    Kindergarten
    Ages 5-6 years

    Advanced learning with complex projects, leadership roles, and elementary school preparation

    Key Focus Areas

    • Complex project completion with research and presentation
    • Mentoring younger children as classroom leaders
    • Advanced academic skills in all subject areas
    • Elementary school transition preparation
    • Leadership responsibilities and community service

    Sample Activities

    • Independent research projects on chosen topics
    • Teaching and assisting younger students daily
    • Advanced mathematical operations including fractions
    • Creative writing, storytelling, and public speaking

    Montessori Materials

    • Advanced mathematical materials: fraction circles, algebraic materials
    • Research materials and reference books
    • Advanced grammar and sentence analysis materials
    • Science experiment kits and microscopes

    Developmental Benefits

    • Academic skills typically 1-2 years above grade level
    • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
    • Confident public speaking and presentation skills
    • Seamless transition to elementary school success

    Flexible Schedule Options

    Choose the schedule that works best for your family's needs. All programs follow the same high-quality Montessori curriculum with authentic materials and certified Montessori teachers.

    Half-Day Programs
    9:00am - 12:00pm
    Option A:3 Half-Days
    Option B:4 Half-Days
    Option C:5 Half-Days
    Full-Day Programs
    9:00am - 3:00pm
    Option D:3 Full-Days
    Option E:4 Full-Days
    Option F:5 Full-Days
    Extended Day Programs
    7:00am - 6:00pm
    Option G:3 Extended-Days
    Option H:4 Extended-Days
    Option I:5 Extended-Days

    Detailed Class Schedules by Age Group

    Each age group follows a carefully structured daily routine balancing independent work, group activities, and outdoor time.

    Prep 1 (Ages 2-3)
    9:00-9:30am

    Free choice of work

    9:30-10:00am

    Circle time/yoga

    10:00-10:30am

    Playground time

    10:30-10:45am

    Group snack time

    10:45-11:45am

    Free choice of work

    11:45am-12:00pm

    Closing circle/story time

    12:00pm

    Pick up time for part-time students

    12:00-12:45pm

    Lunch time/cleanup/bathroom/diapers

    12:45-2:45pm

    Nap time

    2:45-3:00pm

    Bathroom/diaper change/snacks

    Special Weekly Activities

    Circle time includes weekly music sessions, Spanish class, practical life, sensorial, language, math, science, geography, and art

    Prep 2 (Must be 2 by March 1st, 2026)
    9:00-10:00am

    Free choice of work/snacks/bathroom/diaper change

    10:00-10:30am

    Circle time/yoga

    10:30-11:00am

    Playground time

    11:00-11:45am

    Free choice of work/snacks/bathroom/diaper change

    11:45am-12:00pm

    Closing circle/story time

    12:00pm

    Pick up time for part-time students

    12:00-12:45pm

    Lunch time/cleanup/bathroom/diapers

    12:45-2:45pm

    Nap time

    2:45-3:00pm

    Bathroom/diaper change/snacks

    Special Weekly Activities

    Circle time includes weekly music sessions (Tuesdays), practical life, sensorial, language, math, science, geography, and art

    PreK/TK (Ages 3.5-5)
    9:00-9:20am

    Free choice of work

    9:20-9:50am

    Circle time/yoga

    9:50-10:05am

    Group snack

    10:05-11:15am

    Free choice of work

    11:15-11:45am

    Playground time

    11:45am-12:00pm

    Closing circle - Pick up for part-time students

    12:00-12:45pm

    Lunch time/cleanup/bathroom/sunscreen application

    12:45-1:15pm

    Afternoon circle time

    1:15-1:45pm

    Playground time

    1:45-2:45pm

    Free choice of work (optional nap time)

    Special Weekly Activities

    Circle time includes weekly music sessions, Spanish class, practical life, sensorial, language, math, science, geography, and art

    Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)
    9:00-9:30am

    Circle time/yoga

    9:30-11:25am

    Free choice of work/snack

    11:25-11:55am

    Playground time

    11:50am-12:00pm

    Bathroom - Pick up for part-time students

    12:00-12:45pm

    Lunch time/cleanup/bathroom/sunscreen application

    12:45-1:15pm

    Afternoon circle time

    1:15-1:45pm

    Playground time

    1:45-2:45pm

    Free choice of work

    Special Weekly Activities

    Circle time includes weekly music sessions (Mondays), Spanish class (Thursdays), science (Fridays), practical life, sensorial, language, math, geography, and art

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    Blackhawk Montessori

    Life Long Learning

    Nurturing independent learners through authentic Montessori education since 2015. Located in the heart of Danville, serving families in the greater Bay Area.

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    Danville, CA 94506

    (925) 575-7212

    info@blackhawkmontessori.com

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