Welcome to the Primary 2 Classroom! 

The primary environment provides children two and a half to six years old a splendid opportunity for work and play independently as well as in group settings. This program is intended to be a three year cycle and is your child's first introduction to an academic learning environment. While continuing to provide daily practical life skills we also enrich each child with math, language, science, geography, sensory/motor and cultural studies. The academic materials are designed to gently lead your child from concrete operations into a slow evolution of abstraction. Each child is able to learn and progress at an individual pace that honors their unique strengths and abilities. 

At the end of the three year cycle children are well-prepared to move forward in school. This is not just because of the strong academic foundation they have built, but because of the social skills gained. Our graduates are intrinsically motivated learners with a healthy respect for self, others, and the environment. 

Class Pets: Mohawk the Guinea Pig is 7 yrs old (he joined our classroom at one month of age!!)

---

What to Expect from the Primary Community

Ms. Sarah
Head Guide

My name is Sarah Stephens, and I am thrilled to be back home. I left Colorado during my childhood and recently returned with my incredible husband and daughter. During my time away, I graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Spanish Literature and a Masters of Education in Elementary Education.  Education has been my destiny since I come from a family of educators. In 2008, I was introduced to the Montessori method when I became a teacher. Four years later, I had the privilege to become certified by the Pan American Montessori Society. I truly believe that Montessori is so unique and caters to the individual needs of children. It continues to change my life, and I see incredible growth in children on a regular basis.  When I am not in the classroom, I love to bake cakes. I am a classically trained pianist and vocalist and love to explore different ways to express the musical arts. I enjoy being outdoors, running, and spending time with my husband and daughter.

​Ms. Andrea
Classroom Assistant

​Hello, my name is Andrea DeSeguin.  I have just recently graduated from Metro State University with a BA in Human Development and a minor in Early Childhood Education. Growing up, I attended a Montessori school in Denver.  I loved the atmosphere and I remembered my teachers being so supportive, generous, and kind.  I knew immediately that I wanted to give this support and generosity back in some way but wasn’t too sure how yet.   In my later elementary years I started to babysit children ages 3 – 4 years.  It was then when I realized that I really wanted to work with younger children when I grew up.  Having this goal in mind, throughout college, my main focus was early childhood education.   While in college, I worked at an interactive gym designed for kids called Great Play.  I was considered a coach and helped children work on their fine and gross motor skills.  It was there where I also got introduced to the growth and development of infants and toddlers.  Needless to say, I fell in love with this job and wanted to continue my education in a school setting where I can still be a child but professional at the same time.  Children amaze me with their imagination and spirit.   Working with children bring out the inner child in yourself and it makes me more than happy to know that I am the one teaching our future to be the best that they can be.