Each day begins with a Montessori work time -- each child is assigned an optional community job, such as watering the plants, holding the door, washing windows, and operating the lights.

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During the work period, children choose activities and receive lessons on materials from seven different areas:  language, math, science, geography, art, practical life and sensorial. The classroom is equipped with the traditional Montessori materials, as well as many extensions.

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After work time, children gather for circle time where we do calendar, weather, songs, group games, puppets and much more!

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Stepping Stones students learn the importance of taking care of each other, their school community, the Ithaca community, and planet Earth.