Welcome To
First Montessori AcademyA quality faith-based education in a safe loving enviornment.
Serving Ages 18 months to 9 years old
Our mission is to guide the child through faith, education, and character, thereby fostering the development of the whole child spiritually, socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.
Our Environment
With a convient and beautiful campus located in the heart of Downtown Sarasota, dedicated teachers and small classroom sizes, our school ensures an enjoyable, focused, and safe educational enviornment for your child.
Location: 1661 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Telephone: (941) 330-3110
Email: Kathy@FirstMontessori.com
School Hours: M-F: 8am – 5:30pm
Montessori method
The Montessori Curriculum follows the needs of each individual and fosters a true love of learning with hands on materials and concepts.
As teachers in a Montessori envioronment, we “follow the child” which focuses on tapping into the child’s passion for learning and helping to guide them towards individual growth and development.
Programs
TODDLER PROGRAM
Serving students 18 months to 3 years old
Laying the foundation – Our secure and loving toddler enviornment facilities independence, fine and gross motor skill development, and learning through exploration.
Our teacher is an experienced Montessori Toddler Teacher who loves young children and knows how to guide and direct thier advancement.
PRIMARY PROGRAM
Serving students 3 years to 6 years
Exploratory learning – Our Primary Classroom is filled with carefully sequenced hands-on materials that promote the learning of more advanced skills in areas of: Practical Life, Sensorial, Cultural, Zoology & Botony, Mathematics, Language, and Reading. Individual piano lessons by an expert pianist and art instruction are available as well.
Our Montessori Primary Teacher is a nationally recognized American Montessori Certified teacher with over 30 years of experience.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Serving students 6 years to 9 years
First Montessori Academy on Main offers an exceptional lower elementary program for children ages 6-9 years of age. Our veteran Montessori teacher adheres to an authentic Montessori program where children thrive intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and linguistically.
Each child’s academic goals are derived through careful observations and evaluations. Students use their imagination, create, discover, and learn accountability for their own learning. The elementary level focuses on Language, Math, Science, Geography, Cultural Studies, and Entrepreneurial Skills. Our program is perfectly located in downtown Sarasota which provides opportunities for experiential learning within our local community during “going out” sessions. Children are exposed to local government and local businesses. Our program is exceptional!
PHOTOS
First Montessori
First Day
Primary Classroom
3 years to 6 years
Primary Student
Grasping and controlling
Primary Student
Math work with wooden rods
Primary Student
Visual discrimination
Primary Student
4 year old self-reading time
Toddler Classroom
18 months to 3 years
Toddler Student
Training hand-eye coordination
Toddler Students
Shape work
Toddler Student
Practicing grasping & controlling
Toddler Student
Enjoying flower arranging
Toddler Student
Motor skills
Primary Students
Enjoying playground time
Toddler Student
Scooping and transfer
Primary Students
Trimming and preparing flowers
Primary Student
Pouring
Elementary Student
Age 6 – 9 Years
A Word
From Our Head Of Schools
“Even though I have had the opportunity to educate thousands of children throughout my career, I am still amazed – every single day – by every child I come into contact with.
Children have an innate desire to listen, learn, and grow. And as an educator, my objective is to capture that interest and help guide the child – not force the child – towards being a well-rounded social, physical, emotional, and intellectual member of our community.
If you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver, I hope you’ll consider touring our school and joining me for a conversation.”
-Katherine Lindaman
Katherine Lindaman has a B.A. in Early Childhood Education Administration and is an American Montessori Society certified primary teacher with over 30 years of experience. She is also the founder of both Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs and Montessori at Vickery in Cumming, Georgia.
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First Montessori Academy
1661 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236
M-F: 8am to 5:30pm
(941) 330-3110
Kathy@FirstMontessori.com
Contact Us
Location: 1661 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Telephone: (941) 330-3110
Email: Kathy@FirstMontessori.com
School Hours: M-F: 8am – 5:30pm