Optional Extended Programs

SAMS lunch hour is a nice opportunity for social interaction. Following the end of the primary morning program, the children eat lunch together at tables in the classroom or outside. Lunch is followed by outdoor play. Children can be picked up after lunch or stay on for the Afternoon Program.

With credentialed and experienced teachers, the program delivers the essential characteristics and ingredients that parallel the Montessori philosophy in a relaxed and guided environment. The Afternoon program offers continued social interactions with friends and peers and provides a way for children to gradually increase the length of their school day in preparation for Kindergarten readiness.

Children may work individually or in small groups with a variety of enriched activities, imaginary play, organized projects, or theme work that differ from and complement the materials in the classroom. Children have an opportunity to spend part of their afternoon in the beautiful, year round Garden class.

Afternoon Schedule:

• 1:00-2:30 P.M.
  * Independent work time with opportunities to spend in the classroom, the Garden class and on the Playground.
• 2:30-4:00 P.M.
  * Outside play followed by a short time in the classroom reading books, or playing a game.