The study of Geography focuses on the different geographic land and water forms covering the Earth, the world's continents, our country and state. The people and cultures of the world, from food and clothing to art and music, form an integral part of the geography program. Music is presented through voice, rhythm instruments, and the use of recorders, keyboard, guitar, and Montessori bells and tone bars. Children are introduced to reading and writing music and to lives and works of major composers. The Art curriculum explores a wide variety of media and techniques and often incorporates discussions about art history.
Projects integrate art with curriculum areas such as geography, history, and cultural studies.
The Spanish program integrates language instruction and conversation with discussions of the cultures and customs of Spanish speaking people. Songs, games, stories, and a variety of activities create the core of the program. This is a controversial question, varying from teacher to teacher. Montessori felt that the young child should thoroughly understand concrete concepts before moving to abstract representation. When the concrete is completely understood, the abstract happens with ease, fostering positive self-esteem.