Montessori Early Childhood Education Program
Montessori is a method of education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900's. Montessori programs are found world-wide, spanning six continents and becoming extremely popular in the U.S. in the last 50 years. It is founded on the scientific observation of children's learning processes; teaching abstract concepts in a concrete way through the five senses.
Our Frequently Asked Questions page will help you get acquainted with the Montessori Early Childhood Education Program (or MECE) here at Agia Sophia Academy. Take some time to peruse these questions. If you have additional question, please feel free to contact us at 503-641-4600.
Sample MECE Schedule
8:15 Drop-off begins
8:30 Church-short morning prayers
8:45 Greeting at classroom door and school begins
Students work independently, in small groups or have lessons with teacher
10:25 Prepare, serve and eat snack
10:45 Carpet Time
Attendance, news, group lessons, singing, literature, conversation, announcements etc.
11:00 P.E./Recess
11:25 Greek
11:55 Lunch
12:25 Half-day dismissal/Games/Short break
12:40 Music
1:10 Classroom work time/small group work/stories/language and science activities
2:15 Recess/Soccer
2:45 Church
3:00 Dismissal
