Our Authentic Montessori Program

We offer a foundational authentic Montessori Program augmented by Life and Community extracurricular programs for all age groups.

Bluebird has two classrooms for every age group and one preschool room for each mixed age grouping: 0-1, 1-2, 2-3, and a preschool room for 3-5-year-olds. Each classroom is guided by North American Montessori Center (NAMC) certified teacher and assistant teacher.

• Authentic Montessori Curriculum: Adhering to Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy, our curriculum fosters independence and critical thinking.
• Highly Trained and Certified Teachers: North American Montessori Center NAMC-certified educators lead each classroom, ensuring a nurturing and effective learning environment.
• Exploring Our World: Our innovative program brings learning to life through immersive field trips and in-school visits, connecting children with their community and enriching their understanding of the world around them.
• Enrichment Classes: Unique programs like Spanish curriculum and monthly geography lessons enhance the Montessori experience.
• Life, Community and Family Engagement: We foster a close-knit community through events, field trips, and open communication.

Practical Life in Montessori is a purposeful activity, which develops motor control and coordination, develops independence, concentration, and a sense of responsibility. The exercises in practical life cover two main areas of development: care for self and care for the environment.

Sensorial learning is a teaching approach that stimulates the child’s five senses: taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing. This allows children to use their senses to explore and understand the world around them.

Language development is designed primarily to teach children the intricacies of written and spoken language. A firm grasp of writing and speaking will allow students to progress with their learning. Students use language materials to explore letters, sounds, handwriting, and eventually spelling and writing.

Mathematics materials help develop the child’s innate “mathematical mind” as he manipulates concrete materials, which isolate a specific concept in preparation for later abstract work. The materials lay the foundation for arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.

Cultural Studies expose children to different people and their cultures. The cultural area is divided into geography, history, nature, and science. These lessons include how people have adapted to different climates, their homes, clothing, food, and customs. Through continent and cultural studies, children learn about the interconnectedness of all life on earth.

At Bluebird Montessori, our Exploring Our World Program is designed to enrich the educational experience by connecting children with their community through immersive, hands-on learning. This program offers opportunities for students to engage with their surroundings, both inside and outside the classroom, ensuring that learning goes beyond traditional educational settings.

Our students participate in field trips to various locations in Downtown Overland Park, such as local businesses, nature reserves, and cultural landmarks. These outings provide real-world learning experiences that help children connect classroom concepts to the world around them. Each field trip is thoughtfully planned to align with the Montessori curriculum, deepening children’s understanding of subjects like geography, science, and community life.

Additionally, the Exploring Our World Program brings community members into the school to engage with students directly. We host guest speakers such as firefighters, musicians, artists, and other local professionals who share their expertise and inspire the children. These interactive sessions allow children to ask questions, learn from experts, and gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse roles that people play in their community.

By immersing children in authentic, real-life experiences, the Exploring Our World Program nurtures curiosity, responsibility, and a sense of connection. This program is a core element of our approach to holistic development, helping children build the confidence and understanding needed to become engaged and thoughtful citizens of the world.

Infant Room Monday thru Friday between the hours of: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Nurturing Beginnings in a Safe, Loving Environment

At Bluebird Montessori, we understand that the first year of life is a critical time for development. Our Infant Room provides a warm, secure, and nurturing environment where your baby can grow and explore at their own pace. Guided by NAMC-certified teachers, our infant program focuses on the individual needs of each child, fostering a sense of trust and security.

The classroom is prepared so infants feel safe to explore, build strength, and express their environment. Teachers guide each infant in order to help to practice and master each step of growth.

• Practical Life: Infants are gently introduced to routines that support their natural development, such as feeding, diapering, and sleeping. We emphasize care for self and the environment through simple activities like holding a bottle or reaching for a toy.
• Sensorial Learning: Our infant environment is rich with sensory experiences, from the soft textures of toys to the soothing sounds of gentle music. These activities help develop your baby’s senses and foster an early understanding of the world around them.
• Language Development: Teachers engage with infants through talking, singing, reading, supporting early language acquisition, and fostering a strong foundation for communication.
• Mathematics: Even at this early age, infants are exposed to basic concepts like size, shape, and order through safe, tactile materials that encourage exploration.
• Cultural Studies: Our infant program introduces your child to the diverse world around them through visual and auditory stimuli that reflect different cultures and environments.

Exploring Our World: Infants are introduced to the world through sensory experiences engaging them in safe, stimulating activities.

Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6: 00 PM

Encouraging Exploration and Independence

As children transition from infancy to toddlerhood, they become more mobile and curious. Our Mover Room is designed to support this exciting stage of development, offering a safe and engaging environment where children can explore, move, and learn with confidence.

All of the young child’s developmental needs are met with warmth and care by expert staff, such as their desire to walk and talk, eat and drink independently, and understand the world around them.

• Practical Life: Movers are introduced to activities that promote independence, such as washing hands, using utensils, and tidying up after play. These activities help develop motor skills and a sense of responsibility.
• Sensorial Learning: The Mover Room is equipped with a variety of materials that stimulate the senses, encouraging children to explore different textures, colors, and sounds as they learn about their environment.
• Language Development: Language skills are fostered through songs, stories, and conversations. Children are encouraged to express themselves and develop their vocabulary in a supportive setting.
• Mathematics: Early math concepts are introduced through playful activities that involve sorting, matching, and counting, laying the groundwork for later mathematical understanding.
• Cultural Studies: Movers begin to explore simple concepts of geography, nature, and cultural diversity through age-appropriate activities that introduce them to the world beyond their immediate surroundings.

Exploring Our World: Movers begin participating in age-appropriate activities, such as exploring the world of nature. In-school visits from community members, like local artists and storytellers, provide enriching, hands-on learning experiences.

Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6: 00 PM

Building Confidence and Social Skills

The Toddler Room at Bluebird Montessori is a vibrant space where children develop independence, problem-solving skills, and social interactions. Our program is designed to support toddlers as they navigate this critical period of growth, encouraging curiosity and exploration.

The Toddler program helps young children maximize the gains they make in terms of communication, independence, physical movement, problem-solving ability, and social interactions.

• Practical Life: Toddlers engage in activities that build life skills, such as dressing themselves, pouring water, and cleaning up spills. These tasks promote self-sufficiency and coordination.
• Sensorial Learning: Children explore the world through hands-on activities that sharpen their senses and refine their understanding of concepts like texture, weight, and temperature.
• Language Development: Our teachers support language growth by expanding vocabulary, introducing simple sentences, and encouraging toddlers to express their needs and thoughts.
• Mathematics: Toddlers work with materials that introduce concepts of numbers, shapes, and patterns, helping them to develop an early love for math through playful exploration.
• Cultural Studies: The Toddler Room introduces children to the basics of geography, history, and science, encouraging an understanding of the world’s diversity through interactive and engaging lessons.

Exploring Our World: Toddlers participate in local field trips to places like local restaurants, community gardens and parks. Guest speakers such as musicians, firefighters and nature experts visit the classroom, encouraging toddlers to learn through interaction and observation.

Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6: 00 PM

Preparing for the Future with Confidence and Curiosity

The Preschool Room at Bluebird Montessori is a dynamic environment where children aged 3-5 years embark on a journey of academic discovery and personal growth. Our program is designed to prepare children for the next stage of their educational journey, nurturing a love of learning and a sense of responsibility.

Children direct their own activities, building knowledge, confidence, and social skills along the way. Teachers empower children to use all the materials available to them, which range from practical life activities to geography to mathematics.

• Practical Life: Preschoolers take on more complex tasks, such as preparing snacks, caring for classroom plants, and practicing personal hygiene. These activities build confidence and independence.
• Sensorial Learning: The sensorial materials in the Preschool Room challenge children to refine their senses, explore abstract concepts, and engage in problem-solving activities that develop critical thinking skills.
• Language Development: Preschoolers delve into the world of language through reading, writing, and storytelling. Our program encourages children to express their ideas creatively and confidently.
• Mathematics: Children in the Preschool Room engage with Montessori math materials that introduce them to arithmetic, geometry, and algebraic thinking, preparing them for future academic challenges.
• Cultural Studies: Our cultural curriculum exposes preschoolers to geography, history, science, and cultural diversity. Through hands-on activities and projects, children develop an appreciation for the interconnectedness of the world.

Exploring Our World: Preschoolers engage in more complex field trips, visiting local businesses, cultural centers, and nature reserves. In-school visits from community members, like scientists, artists, and musicians, expand their learning and foster connections between classroom topics and the real world.

Join us at Bluebird Montessori, where we are committed to nurturing the whole child and preparing them for a lifetime of learning and success. Our dedicated team is here to support your child’s journey every step of the way.