What is a Day Like in a Montessori Classroom for 3-6 Year Olds?

Preschoolers experience a sensitive period of order, during which they greatly value consistency in daily events. This desire for routine helps create a stable and predictable environment, providing children with a sense of security and building their trust in the world around them. At Montessori Hub, we place great emphasis on traditions, “rituals,” and daily routines to support this developmental need.

Arriving at Preschool 
In the morning, the children say goodbye to their parents. To make this easier, it's important to keep the farewell routine consistent each day. Every family has its own way: some blow a kiss, some show a heart, and some say a special phrase. The kids then change their clothes by themselves. It doesn’t always happen quickly; sometimes it can take up to half an hour for a child to change their shoes, put their things away, wash their hands, and start their activities. However, this process is important for developing self-confidence, coordination, and fine motor skills.

Work Cycle 
After greeting friends and teachers, children begin their day with some stretching exercises led by educators in English, followed by a nutritious breakfast. This unhurried rhythm helps them focus, and by the time classes start, everyone is in a good mood! The Montessori work cycle is a daily three-hour session where children engage in activities across various subjects, including math, language, science, sensory activities, English, creativity, and practical skills. Here’s what it looks like:

• Children receive presentation lessons from teachers and work individually, in small groups, or all together. 
• Each "work" involves a clear sequence of actions: choosing educational material, preparing a work area, completing a task, returning the material, and cleaning up. 
• During the cycle, children have time to work in several learning zones. This approach fosters systemic thinking and helps them understand the relationships between different areas of knowledge.

Thus, the Montessori work cycle is a structured learning process that promotes the all-around development of children while giving them freedom of choice.

Group Activities and Rest 
After such productive activities, everyone reads books together or participates in a circle—a group activity with songs, finger games, and discussions. Finally, it's time to relax and have fun with friends during a walk! When the children return and have lunch, some go to bed while others stay for additional activities, such as English Club or a cooking class. Around this time, they also have time for free play.

Evening 
In the afternoon, many of the little ones head home. Those who stay until the evening participate in our studios, such as Music, Fairytale with Clay, Capoeira, English Storytelling, and Art & Craft. Then they have dinner and go for a second walk.

As a result, each day is full but structured. This organization helps the children grow in harmony, offering varied and exciting activities that contribute to their overall development!