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First School Montessori Curriculum-based learning
Six weeks- 12 years old
Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm
815.478.6001
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At First School we have developed an
environment where your child is an independent
learner utilizing the first years of life when vital
learning occurs at it's best and fullest. Reading is
the key to independent learning and therefore we
have developed a program that guides your child
through steps enabling him or her to become an
early reader. Children who learn to read before
elementary school are
better learners reading
at their own individual
pace and at First School
we provide your child
with that opportunity. Our classes are structured
to allow the individual child to
progress at his/her own rate and
level and each of our classes includes an early
education curriculum that develops social skills
side by side with his/her academic knowledge. The
concepts and experiences in our program are
sequential and developmental. Our curriculum has
a Montessori basis which utilizes hands-on
activities and equipment. The language program
we use is phonetic as well as visual because some
children learn best aurally while others do visually. We have incorporated a computer program and a
four station light tracing table to reinforce the
hands-on activities. Your child will learn language,
math, science, art, music, and fine and gross motor
skills while developing important social and selfhelp
skills. First School is an exciting
experience fostering a joy for learning now
and all through your child's life. OUR CLASSROOMS
Our classes are structured to allow the individual child to progress at his/her own rate and level and each of our classes includes an early education curriculum that develops social skills side by side with his/her academic knowledge. The concepts and experiences in our program are sequential and developmental. Our curriculum has a Montessori basis which utilizes hands-on activities and equipment. The language program we use is phonetic as well as visual because some children learn best aurally while others do visually. Your child will learn language, math, science, art, music, and fine and gross motor skills while developing important social and self-help skills. First School is an exciting experience fostering a joy for learning now and all through your child's life.

Our favorite Firefighter is back! We were so excited to welcome Firefighter Jackie back today! We can’t wait to see what...
09/30/2026

Our favorite Firefighter is back! We were so excited to welcome Firefighter Jackie back today! We can’t wait to see what she has in store for us this time! Manhattan Fire Protection DistrictπŸš’

Our two year old class each got a whole day all about them! They got to share all of their favorite things get to know e...
09/28/2026

Our two year old class each got a whole day all about them! They got to share all of their favorite things get to know each other! We love learning about them! 🀍

Pre-K 1 has has such a fun apple week! We taste tested different apples and got to predict what we thought each apple wa...
09/25/2026

Pre-K 1 has has such a fun apple week! We taste tested different apples and got to predict what we thought each apple was going to taste like! We made some fun marble rolling apples with paint! 🍎🍎

Our fundraiser is back! Your child was sent home with an order form, tell all your family and friends! We hope you enjoy...
09/22/2026

Our fundraiser is back! Your child was sent home with an order form, tell all your family and friends! We hope you enjoy these yummy pastries as much as we do! πŸ˜ƒ

And a special shout-out to one of our kiddos and their family for making this visit possible! First School loves the Van...
09/21/2026

And a special shout-out to one of our kiddos and their family for making this visit possible! First School loves the Vandal family! Thank you! Carlee Vandal

What a fun day we had today! We got a special visit from Bumble the horse from HHH Ranch! 🐴 This was nothing short of am...
09/21/2026

What a fun day we had today! We got a special visit from Bumble the horse from HHH Ranch! 🐴 This was nothing short of amazing, thank you for creating a priceless memory our kiddos will never forget! πŸ₯°πŸ΄ They are already asking when Bumble can come back!

Today in Pre-K 1 we made homemade apple sauce! We have been learning all about apples, and today we got to make our very...
09/16/2026

Today in Pre-K 1 we made homemade apple sauce! We have been learning all about apples, and today we got to make our very own treat! We loved it! 🍎🍎

What a fun time was had by all at our back to school bash! We cannot thank our families enough for coming out to enjoy t...
09/16/2026

What a fun time was had by all at our back to school bash! We cannot thank our families enough for coming out to enjoy this night with us! πŸŽπŸ’™

Pre-K 3 working on some fine motor skills and name recognition! They traced, and put the corresponding stickers on to th...
09/15/2026

Pre-K 3 working on some fine motor skills and name recognition! They traced, and put the corresponding stickers on to the letters of their names! πŸ˜ƒ

Address

25610 S Gougar Road
Manhattan, IL
60442

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm

Telephone

(815) 478-6001

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