An Optional After-School Religious Program
Maria Montessori observed that the child possesses a natural spirituality, and early in her life’s work, she designed the Atrium curriculum to enrich that relationship by creating an environment with beautifully prepared materials that foster a child’s religious life, community, and worship through the study of scripture, liturgy, and the history of man’s relationship with God. The Atrium is a place where the child’s work becomes a meditation and conversation with God, a place of prayer and celebration.
Program Details
The Atrium at Milwaukee Montessori School is now offered to children ages 3 – 12 in three levels. The program is set up in two 10-week sessions, fall and spring, and follows the church liturgical calendar.
Level I - Children’s House (ages 3 – 6) - Tuesdays– 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. or Wednesdays - 3:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Spring Dates: Tuesdays, February 21, 28, March 6, 13, 27, April 3, 24, May 1, 8, 22, 2012.
Wednesdays, February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 28, April 4, 25, May 2, 9, 23, 2012.
The Children’s House curriculum will include narratives of the infancy of Jesus and Easter, the parables of Jesus, Old Testament stories, altar and sacramental presentations and the geography of the Bible. The focus will be on establishing a loving and joyful relationship with God.
Click here to download the Spring Session Children's House curriculum.
Level II Lower Elementary (grades 1 – 3) – Thursdays – 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Spring Dates: Thursdays, February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 29, April 5, 26, May 3, 10, 24, 2012.
The Lower Elementary continues the lessons of the parables, liturgy, and scripture. Together with the lessons of the History of the Kingdom, Old Testament stories, and the lives of the Saints, the child will come to know God’s enduring presence throughout time.
Click here to download the Spring Session Lower Elementary curriculum.
Level III - Upper Elementary (grades 4 – 6) – Mondays – 3:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Spring Dates: Mondays, February 20, 27, March 5, 12, 26, April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 21, 2012.
Children in the Upper Elementary Atrium will reflect on scripture, liturgy, the traditions of the Christian church, and an overview of world religions. This historical approach will allow the child to reflect on the maxims for moral development, a deeper communication with God and their own search for growing spirituality.
Click here to download the Spring Session Upper Elementary curriculum.
Atrium Directresses and FAQ
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Atrium Bio's & FAQ
Questions
You may contact Mary Jo Klein with additional questions at: mklein@milwaukee-montessori.org