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only English.***Primary Program.*** Children in our primary program range from two-and-a-half years to six years in age. Younger children participate in the classroom for half day (8:30-12:00) and can extend the day to 3:00 or to 5:30 in our afternoon enrichment program. By the third year of Primary, many children are ready for a full day in the classroom (8:30-3:00), and can extend the day to 5:30 in our afternoon enrichment program. Primary students learn at their own pace with direction and support from the teacher, exploring and mastering the classroom's many subject areas. These include practical life, language, sensorial and math materials, as well as cultural subjects such as music, Spanish, art, history, geography and science. Botany is brought to life in the classroom gardens, and the children's learning experiences are often enhanced by visiting artists, storytelling and singing. *Programs for Toddlers and Children Through Sixth Grade (15 Months to 12 Years) *Afternoon Enrichment and Summer Enrichment Activities**Our Programs*****Toddler Program.*** MSGH has both half-day (8:30-11:45) and full day (8:30-3:00) programs designed for children ages fifteen months to three years. The toddler program focuses on enhancing self-direction, independence, language and practical life skills. Our Teaching Assistants speak only Spanish in the classroom, while our Teachers speak

About Montessori School of Greater Hartford

**The Montessori School of Greater Hartford** is an independent school, now 44 years strong, dedicated to providing the best possible start for children ages fifteen months to twelve years.MSGH is recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI's highest form of accreditation) and is also accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools. We currently serve more than 150 children and their families with toddler, primary, elementary, and afternoon enrichment programs.Our mixed-age classrooms are filled with materials that allow children to move, explore, and learn at their own pace, with the support and guidance of highly skilled, AMI-trained teachers. Spanish is integrated into the classroom experience at all levels.**Our Families**Our families come from many different walks of life, and we delight in our diversity. MSGH is a welcoming, active and inclusive community. Our Parent Association sponsors many family-centered activities and the school offers a variety of parent education events and resources for families.; Lang:English / Spanish