ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

 

Enrichment activities in Art, Music, Dance, and Sports are integrated with the Montessori curriculum.

 

ART APPRECIATION

Children study various artists, art periods, movements, and styles. Their artwork is inspired by these studies and created using a variety of mediums such as clay, acrylic, oil, watercolor, chalk, and more. Individual creativity is encouraged through independent, child-directed art activities.

Art Periods and Notable Artists Studied Include:

  • Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, and others.

  • Baroque: Diego Velázquez, Gianlorenzo Bernini, Rembrandt van Rijn, and others.

  • Neoclassicism: J.A.D. Ingres, Jacques-Louis David, Anton Raphael Mengs, and others.

  • Romanticism: Francisco de Goya, Caspar David Friedrich, John Constable, J.M.W. Turner, William Blake, and others.

  • Impressionism: Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Frederic Bazille, Edgar Degas, Gustave Caillebotte, Edouard Manet, and American artist Mary Cassatt.

  • Abstract Expressionism: Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Arshile Gorky, and others.

  • Modernism: Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, George Grosz, Amedeo Modigliani, and others.

 

THEATER AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Children learn and sing a variety of songs, including children’s songs, Broadway tunes, standards, and contemporary pieces. They also explore the fundamentals of theater and stage performance. MCDC proudly presents a Children’s Musical Theater production.

 

 

 

MUSIC APPRECIATION

Children are introduced to musical notation, renowned composers, world music, orchestral instruments, and rhythm band activities.

Study of Music Masters Includes:

  • Renaissance: Giovanni Gabrieli

  • Baroque: Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi

  • Classical: Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  • Romantic: Johannes Brahms, Hector Berlioz, Camille Saint-Saëns, Richard Strauss, and more

  • Modern: Charles Ives, Igor Stravinsky, Paul Hindemith, Fred G. Grofé, and others

These enrichment activities - including weekly Music and Movement classes, ukulele lessons for Elementary students, and Music Science -are included in our regular schedule at no additional cost.


EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

On-site professional instructors teach activities offered at MCDC. Classes are held once a week for approximately 30 minutes. Tuition, dates, and times vary depending on the class.

 

LITTLE STAR SPORTS

Little Star Sports by Coach Shannon Stormes offers a well-rounded experience designed to develop gross motor skills, muscle tone, physical fitness, and hand-eye coordination, all while supporting brain development. This action-packed 30-minute class introduces children to a variety of sports including soccer, hockey, football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, golf, and lacrosse.

The class begins with the fundamental skills of each sport, gradually building toward more advanced abilities and gameplay. Each sport is carefully broken down into basic elements to ensure children understand and enjoy every aspect of their learning. Little Star Sports makes physical activity fun and positive for young learners.

 

WEBBY DANCE

WEBBY Dance Company® is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1975 in Southern California. Through creative movement, dance, gymnastics, cheer, and yoga, Webby Dance Company® offers children the opportunity to build self-confidence, creativity, and coordination.

Classes are conveniently held on-site each week at your child’s school. Complimentary demonstration classes are also available to help you learn more about the program. Enroll today and join the fun!

 

PIANO, GUITAR, AND UKULELE LESSONS

Taylor Guitar Lessons helps children quickly learn to read music through diverse teaching methods that integrate musical concepts with hands-on learning. Basic music fundamentals, notes, rhythm, keyboard training, and singing are all part of the program.

Children will have the opportunity to play and perform a variety of songs for family and friends. In addition to guitar, basic keyboard training, semi-private and private piano lessons, as well as private voice lessons, are offered.


 

SOCCER SHOTS

Soccer Shots is a national soccer program designed for children ages 3 to 8, introducing them to the fundamentals of soccer. Beyond teaching basic soccer skills, Soccer Shots places a strong emphasis on character development. Each year, thousands of children across the United States enjoy the fun and excitement of Soccer Shots!