First School

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.

Working on some name recognition with Pre-K 3! They molded the play doh into their name and loved it!
08/25/2026

Working on some name recognition with Pre-K 3! They molded the play doh into their name and loved it!

Pre-K 3 is ready for school! ✏️✏️ We hope they have the best year ever!
08/25/2026

Pre-K 3 is ready for school! ✏️✏️ We hope they have the best year ever!

Back to school with Pre-K 1!✏️✏️ We can’t wait to see all that they accomplish this year!📓📚✂️
08/24/2026

Back to school with Pre-K 1!✏️✏️ We can’t wait to see all that they accomplish this year!📓📚✂️

We love birthdays at First School! Happy birthday Drew! 🥳
08/21/2026

We love birthdays at First School! Happy birthday Drew! 🥳

Back to school with our two year olds! We are taking it back to the basics this month and they have all been doing so we...
08/20/2026

Back to school with our two year olds! We are taking it back to the basics this month and they have all been doing so well!

Pre-K 1 has already been working super hard this year! We love watching them explore the classroom and expand on their k...
08/19/2026

Pre-K 1 has already been working super hard this year! We love watching them explore the classroom and expand on their knowledge every single day! ✏️✏️

Another Montessori birthday celebration! Happy Birthday Vance! 🥳
08/14/2026

Another Montessori birthday celebration! Happy Birthday Vance! 🥳

Some of our two year olds rocking their First School gear today! Of course we had to have a photo shoot! And aren’t they...
08/14/2026

Some of our two year olds rocking their First School gear today! Of course we had to have a photo shoot! And aren’t they just the cutest!

Rainy days call for an indoor obstacle course! Our pre schoolers and two year olds had a blast making their way througho...
08/11/2026

Rainy days call for an indoor obstacle course! Our pre schoolers and two year olds had a blast making their way throughout the course this morning!

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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