School Calendar
The Sundrop School will follow an Extended Learning Year for the 2024-25 school year.
Be sure to check TV 9&10 News Website to check if there is a snow day.
Gear Guide
At Sundrop Montessori Preschool, we are firm believers that “there is no bad weather, only bad clothing choices!” Our goal at Sundrop is to spend at least 2 hours, and possibly the entire day, outdoors in nature. This could mean on the playground, in the natural play space, or on a guided hike through a nearby nature preserve or park. Children can happily enjoy the outdoors for many hours, even in cold or rainy weather, if equipped with the right clothing to keep them warm and dry.
Daily Schedule
While the daily schedule is flexible and based on the weather and the seasons, this is roughly what our daily schedule will be for Fall 2022:
ARRIVAL: Outdoor Play (30 – 60 min) Children have the opportunity for uninterrupted play outside. Children start the day with choice time outdoors, at their own pace.
Montessori Work Period (3 hours): Uninterrupted time for children to explore and master the Montessori materials. Children may do their work indoors or outdoors.
Lunch and Rest Time (45 – 60 min): Outdoors if weather permits.
Outdoor Group Exploration (1 to 2 hours): Children connect to nature on a guided nature hike through Gahagan on the Preserve. Child-led, discovery-based activities focused on environmental education.
DEPARTURE: Outdoor Play (up to 60 min).
