Specialty Programs

Learn About Language, Music, and So Much More

Our specialty programs are designed to give children numerous ways to learn and have fun. To learn more about the programs or schedule a tour, please call American Montessori today.

Summer

At American Montessori, we don't let summer break interrupt the learning process. During June, July, and August, we continue to offer our excellent programs for public and private school students that are not in session.

Our program includes kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students working together in a mixed environment. Due to the limited capacity of 15 students, early enrollment for these months is recommended.

We provide excellent programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-K students during the summer as well.

Spanish

Our Spanish programs are taught by our teachers who speak fluent Spanish and have been teaching with us for over five years. They prepare lessons and work with the children. Below are some examples of what they learn:

• Math/numbers with quantities up to 100
• Reading, phonetic reading, and building words and sentences
• Sounds, letters, letterbox, phonetic words, flash cards, reading books

Music

Our music teacher has been with us for over 10 years and has over 20 years of musical experience teaching cello, violin, and piano. She currently teaches individual and group lessons in both American Montessori locations:

• Rhythm and beat counting
• Musical notes and scales
• How to read music
• Keyboard techniques
• Piano lessons (additional fee may apply)

Arts

Our arts program teaches children the basics of art, including the following:​

• Painting, collage, drawing, printing, molding, etc.
• Basics of principal and design
• Color theory

Computer

Our computer program teaches children the fundamentals of computers and electronic devices and how to use them. They will learn the following and more:

• Basic knowledge of computers
• How to use the mouse
• What the icons mean
• What the Internet is and how to be safe (Always ask parents before using a computer!)
• Software programs that teach keyboarding, math, reading, and much more

Science

Our science program will teach children what science is all about. With many experiments and hands-on teaching, the children will learn all about the wonders of science. Some of the following science experiments will be done in class:

• Why does ice melt?
• Solid and liquid forms
• Planets
• Timeline – explain the timeline of the Earth
• Volcanoes

Sports

Our sports program (available in the summer) teaches the children the fundamentals of several popular sports. We work with the children and teach them how to work as a team and how to take the time to practice. Sometimes we will bring in instructors to assist us in teaching some of the following sports:

• Soccer
• Hockey
• Baseball
• Football
• Basketball
• Cricket

Gymnastics

We offer a gymnastics program during the summer. We bring in an instructor from a local gymnastics school to teach the fundamentals. This helps the children learn balance and coordination.

Dance

Dance is taught daily in our Burnsville location and once a week in our Apple Valley location. This teaches the children to be more coordinated and helps them improve their focus and concentration.

Zumba

Once a week, our Zumba dance instructor comes to Burnsville and Apple Valley and does a high-energy 45-minute Zumba class with the children. This teaches them balance and rhythmic moves and teaches them that exercise can be fun.

Yoga

Our yoga program is offered during the winter months. We have an instructor come in and teach the beginning steps of yoga and meditation. This helps the children to focus and improves their concentration.

Martial Arts

​​Our martial arts program is offered in the spring. We have an instructor come in and teach the children the basics of martial arts.