Montessori School of Herndon/Aiken School - Extra Curricular Activities

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Advanced Spanish	Although Spanish is part of the regular curriculum at Montessori, this advanced-level Spanish class allows children to accelerate their comprehension and communication skills. Writing, reading, and public speaking exercises provide a solid knowledge of the language.
Ballet	Boys and girls at the school can join this rich and diverse classical ballet program. The class emphasizes creativity, develops and improves motor skills, and expands movement vocabulary in a structured environment. A recital is held at the end of the year.
Fine Art	The class builds on the existing art class in our curriculum and introduces children to various artists and the language of art. Art appreciation is acquired by discussing famous art pieces and letting children express themselves through different elements (oil pastels, charcoal, gauche, clay, etc.)
French	Our French instructors instill the desire to learn a new language in a fun and interactive way. The class concentrates on early development in linguistic skills and vocabulary building.
Hindi	Our native speaker makes learning Hindi a lot of fun! Children learn the language and the culture associated with it by using the appropriate greetings and learning songs, poems, and games.
Karate	Karate is a physical activity that contains philosophical elements characteristic of Asian cultures. The class teaches balance and coordination, deep concentration, confidence, how to increase attention span, and respect for elders.
Music & Movement	Because research has shown that there is a positive correlation between music and positive performance in verbal, numerical, perceptual and spatial skills, Montessori children are encouraged to listen to and create their own music in this class.
Premier Learning Centers of Montessori	The Montessori School of Herndon offers two premier learning centers: *Mathematics and Economics:* Children revisit mathematical concepts learned, are trained to reason through logic, and become familiar with the concepts and uses of “value” and “money” through fun-filled budgeting exercises. *Language:* Students are given a placement test to create an individualized reading and language program that will help them accelerate their scholastic progress while building their self-esteem.
Soccer	This sport provides enjoyable physical and aerobic exercise while demanding quick thinking. The game is established on the importance of fair play and encourages teamwork.
Yoga	The educational yoga curriculum supports and enhances learning, health, and personal responsibility. It has also been shown to improve focus, concentration, creativity and responsible behavior.