Discover the Heart of Montessori Learning
Step into a world where curiosity and discovery guide every moment of learning.
Sensorial Learning
The Sensorial area provides an opportunity for children to see and understand the relationships of color, sound, shape, form, and texture, resulting in the development of the child’s visual, auditory, and tactile senses. Some Montessori materials, such as the binomial cubes, are mathematical concepts that appear in later schooling.
Practical Life
The Practical Life area provides activities from which children develop concentration and muscle coordination and learn to follow direction. Children learn to care for themselves and for the environment around them by participating in daily living tasks, such as pouring, sweeping, and buttoning a shirt. Our Practical Life section helps the child to expand his attention span, and improves hand-eye coordination.
Math Exploration
The Math area offers concrete experience in the cardinal and ordinal functions of numbers. The early materials are designed to teach the basics, such as the quantity and symbols of the numbers 1 to 10. Spindle boxes allow the child to see what zero or “nothing” looks like. The children continually manipulate objects in their efforts to understand numeric concepts. The more advanced materials, including bead bars, teach the concept of units (tens, hundreds & thousands) and functions (addition, multiplication, subtraction & division). Children learn to write 1 to 10 and later 10 to 100.
Language Development
Children build vocabulary through matching, naming, and classifying objects and pictures. Tactile letters help them connect sound to symbol, and the moveable alphabet introduces early word-building. As reading skills develop, students explore phonics, grammar, and sentence construction using materials matched to their readiness. Reading is encouraged with engaging stories and thoughtfully paced workbooks to foster confidence and a love for language.
Social Science
The Social Science area provides unlimited sources of experiences for children and includes botany, biology, geography, history and music. Science activities are nature-based, and include the study of animals, plant types, and environments around the world. Respect for all life is emphasized. Children are given an introduction to geography through the use of wooden puzzle maps, activities with objects from other countries, and multi-cultural celebrations throughout the year. Songs, stories and games are incorporated into daily routines.
Balanced Learning
We balance your child’s educational development with recreational activities. Located outside the classrooms are beautifully groomed playgrounds containing a jungle gym, sliding boards and a nature trail. Indoor play is conducted in two spacious playrooms containing a wide variety of materials and activities selected for their recreational and developmental content. Our Montessori classrooms are peaceful, purposeful spaces designed to spark curiosity, build independence, and nurture each child’s natural love of learning. Every material, layout choice, and moment is crafted to support growth — academically, socially, and emotionally.
Learning Materials
Montessori materials aren’t just educational tools — they’re invitations to explore. Each item is designed to be hands-on, self-correcting, and purposeful, encouraging children to think critically and learn at their own pace. Here are just a few of the materials you’ll find in our classrooms: From pouring, spooning, and buttoning to flower arranging and hand washing, these activities help children develop fine motor skills, concentration, and independence — skills they carry into daily life. Children explore size, shape, texture, sound, and color with materials like the Pink Tower, Sound Cylinders, and Color Tablets. These tools sharpen observation skills and lay the foundation for math and science concepts. Abstract math becomes concrete through bead chains, number rods, and golden beads. Children learn to count, add, subtract, and even explore place value and multiplication — all with joyful, hands-on experiences. From sandpaper letters to movable alphabets, children engage with sounds, letters, and words in a tactile way that supports early reading and writing. Montessori classrooms introduce children to the people, places, and traditions that shape our world. Through puzzles, globes, map work, and cultural stories, children begin to understand geography, diversity, and global connections. Curiosity comes to life through hands-on exploration of the natural world. Children observe plant life cycles, identify animals, explore the five senses, and experiment with simple science tools that inspire discovery and wonder.
Montessori Experience
At Cherry Hill Montessori, our classrooms are more than just learning spaces — they are thoughtfully prepared environments where children feel empowered, respected, and inspired every day. From the materials they choose to the friendships they build, every experience is a step toward independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. We’d love to show you our classrooms in person — schedule a tour today and see the Montessori difference for yourself.
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