![]() She received her Primary Certificate at The Barrie Institute in Silver Spring, MD. ![]() Her career took a different turn, and she was introduced to Montessori by a relative of hers. She then received her Masters at American University in International Education with a focus in Study Abroad Education. She took a year off and taught English in Madrid, Spain. Before Montessori, she received her BA at the University of Delaware, majoring in Foreign Language & Literature with a minor in Latin American Studies. She has two children both are Montessori students. She has been living in DC & NOVA for 29 years. When I am not working at school, I am busy entertaining my huge extended family and friends with my love of cooking, working out, or hanging around with my family. After four years of teaching Early Children House, I embarked on my new journey at THE SPRINGS as an Elementary Lead Teacher. I am starting my 6th year at THE SPRINGS. I have been in the field of Montessori for the past 20 years and as a lead teacher for the last 16 years. Additionally, I have extensive experience working as a behavior therapist for children with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, an American Montessori Society (AMS) Early Childhood Credential, AMS in Lower Elementary, and currently finishing up my AMS in Upper Elementary through CGMS. I was introduced to Montessori when one of my kids entered the school, and I just fell in love with its philosophy. My teaching journey started when I started tutoring at the age of sixteen and soon realized that teaching was not only my work but my passion. My name is Deepa Sinha, and if you’ve been around the schools with children in the primary class, you may know me as Ms. ![]() *All times are approximate, include transitions, and may vary in each classroom. The toddlers join the Children’s House children for a group story time and prepare to leave for the day.Īll children must be picked up and rejoin their families for family time and prepare for another great day at school. This time may include but is not limited to review of Montessori lessons, structured art projects, music and dance, baking and cooking, stories, drama, and introductory foreign language lessons. Our toddlers’ transition from outdoor play to a time of various activities. Children who do not fall asleep engage in quiet, peaceful individual activities.Ĭhildren sit down to a group snack to encourage and reinforce appropriate socialization, conversation and self-feeding in another meal like atmosphere.Ĭhildren enjoy a second opportunity for outdoor or indoor play. Children rest for at least 30 minutes and our dreamers who fall asleep are welcome to sleep as long as they need. Students transition to nap time with stories and soothing music. Both indoor and outdoor play is a mixture of structured and free play activities that help children engage in physical fitness that builds strength, burns energy, and promotes balance and gross motor skills. Snack is available to children on demand throughout the morning.Ĭhildren engage in outdoor play, weather permitting, or have indoor play. Naps are available to younger toddlers who may still need a morning nap. Children work towards a Three Hour Work Cycle, but this time is often broken into smaller increments during the first months of the school year. Lessons revolve around the Montessori curriculum and also include music and art. Students ease into the day with free choice that consists of play, games, stories, art and a breakfast snack is available.Ĩ:10 AM – 11:00 AM – Montessori Work PeriodĬhildren engage in Montessori activities comprised of a balance of individual and group lessons. 7:00 AM – 8:10 AM – Self-initiated Free Play
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