Academics

Preschool

2.5 - 5 YearsPreschool Clusters

At The Capitol School, our Montessori Preschool clusters serve children ages 2.5 to 5, providing individualized education in a child-centered environment. Specially designed materials present a multisensory approach to learning, focusing on language, mathematics, sensorial development, practical life skills, and cultural studies. Guided by the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, we cultivate each child’s unique strengths and interests while encouraging independence and a lifelong love of learning.

Highlights

List of 5 items.

  • Literacy instruction to build early reading and writing skills.

  • Hands-on math activities to develop number sense and problem-solving abilities.

  • Experiments and nature study to spark curiosity.

  • Daily opportunities for art, music, and imaginative play.

  • Emphasis on empathy, cooperation, and self-regulation within a supportive Montessori environment.

Kathy McGuire, Preschool Director

Mrs. Kathy McGuire has served as Lead Teacher for our Montessori Preschool since 2007. She holds a Montessori certificate from the American Montessori Society and studied at the New Orleans Montessori Teacher Education Center and the North Carolina Montessori Teacher Education Center. Mrs. McGuire has 30 years of experience as a preschool teacher. She previously taught at private and public Montessori schools in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa and served as Director of a private Montessori School.