Our Curriculum
Everything we do begins with a deep respect for the child — so every child can find their path in a carefully prepared, age-appropriate environment.
The AMI Curriculum Areas
The AMI Montessori method aligns with the latest cutting-edge insights from neuroscience. Its unique philosophy and scientific material challenges each individual academically while nurturing each child's natural curiosity and holistic development.
Practical Life
The Practical Life area is the first area children encounter once entering the Montessori environment. Laying a strong and healthy foundation, children participate in everyday,…
Sensorial
The scientifically researched and created sensorial material is unique to the Montessori method; it invites children to be explorers, provides independence, love of learning, and…
Mathematics
We are surrounded by mathematics. There is not a single aspect of our lives that does not, in some way, include a mathematical algorithm. In the Montessori environment,…
Language
Access to a language-rich environment is essential to children's development; children need to absorb and be listened to, improving confidence with time to practice and express…
What Makes Our Curriculum Unique
At the heart of our school lies a high-quality AMI Montessori education — carefully prepared, child-centered, and rooted in deep respect for each individual. What truly sets us apart is how we extend this strong foundation into a rich, holistic world of experiences that nurture the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.
AMI Montessori
A strong academic and developmental foundation guided by authentic AMI Montessori teachers and principles — fostering independence, focus, and a lifelong love of learning.
- HIGH-QUALITY AMI MONTESSORI EDUCATION — A strong academic and developmental foundation aligned with Lehrplan 21
- LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM — Education extends into the real world through regular excursions across the Canton
- GERMAN BOOST CLASSES — Targeted, integrated support for children who need a little extra help with German
- ARE YOU THE NEXT VIVALDI? — Music and movement are part of everyday life
"Natural Living" in the Garden, Forest and Kitchen
Learning doesn't stop at the classroom door. Whether inside or outside on a blanket in the grass, children are free to explore, practice, and discover in dynamic environments.
- INDOOR / OUTDOOR LEARNING — Children are free to explore in dynamic environments
- BE IN TOUCH WITH NATURE — Hands-on connection to nature through real-life experiences
- FASCINATION FOREST — Bi-Weekly forest afternoons to explore, take risks, and develop resilience
- THERE IS NO PLANET B! — Sustainability is lived daily
- THE CULINARY TRAVELERS — Exploring international cuisine and building practical life skills
- WHAT'S IN THE OVEN? — Baking fresh bread and homemade treats
Culture and Community
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive community, where children grow up appreciating differences and learning from one another.
- ONE WORLD SCHOOL — Appreciating differences and learning from one another
- EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES — Piano, dance, ballet, ball sports, tech, and language lessons
- WE LOVE TO CELEBRATE! — Cultural traditions and global connection
- THE LITTLE YOGI — Yoga for balance, coordination, focus, and inner calm
- COMMUNITY EVENTS — Meaningful opportunities for families to connect
- PARENT EDUCATION NIGHTS — Supporting families through dedicated evenings
Our Animals
Surrounded by dogs, axolotls, fish and birds, children form gentle, meaningful connections with the living world around them. Through daily care and quiet moments of observation, they naturally grow in empathy, responsibility, emotional awareness, and a deep respect for life.
- EMPATHY & COMPASSION — Learn to care for others
- RESPONSIBILITY — Builds accountability through daily care
- EMOTIONAL REGULATION — Calms and supports big emotions
- CONFIDENCE & SELF-ESTEEM — Builds a sense of competence
- SOCIAL SKILLS — Encourages communication and teamwork
- LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT — Promotes talking and questioning
- CONNECTION TO NATURE — Builds respect for living things
- OBSERVATION & CURIOSITY — Encourages inquiry and focus
- ROUTINE & STRUCTURE — Supports consistency and rhythm
- JOY & ENGAGEMENT — Increases motivation and connection
Age-Appropriate Environments
Each environment is carefully prepared for the developmental needs of its age group, with mixed-age groups that foster natural mentorship and community.
Toddler Community
18 months – 3 yearsA warm, nurturing environment where toddlers develop independence, language, and coordination through purposeful activities. Children begin managing practical life tasks — learning cause and effect naturally through daily routines.
- Practical life activities
- Rapid language development
- Sensorial exploration
- Growing independence & social skills
Children's House
3 – 6 yearsThe heart of Montessori education. Children work with over 900 sequential, hands-on materials across five curriculum areas in a mixed-age classroom. From mathematics with golden beads to writing their first words, children build deep concentration and genuine understanding — not memorization.
- 900+ sequential activities
- Five integrated curriculum areas
- Self-managed snack system
- Project-based, interest-led learning
- Children work 1–2 grade levels ahead
- Public speaking from age 4
Elementary
6 – 9 yearsBuilding on the Children's House foundation, the elementary program follows the Great Lessons — five stories that spark imagination and connect all subjects. Children conduct research projects, work with timelines spanning 300,000 years, and create their own books in both English and German.
- The Great Lessons framework
- Research projects in teams & solo
- Timelines covering history & evolution
- Daily bread-baking & recipe writing
- Bilingual academic work (EN/DE)
- Castle of Curiosity exploration
A Sample Day in a Primary Classroom
Our daily rhythm respects the child's natural need for deep, uninterrupted work.
Uninterrupted work period with the Montessori materials, followed by circle time with music and discussion.
Shared mealtime together as a community.
A moment for quiet reflection — not mandatory napping, but time to breathe and recharge.
Alternating weekly: Week A brings the art curriculum in our dedicated studio. Week B takes children into the forest following the nature curriculum.
Art studio access, play materials, and optional extracurriculars — dance, piano, yoga, and cooking.
Extended Care
daily 07:30 – 08:00
Mon – Thu
08:00 – 16:00
(academic)
Friday
08:00 – 12:00
(academic)
Extended Care
daily until 18:00
Bilingual Education
English & German — the right way
In our bilingual Montessori environment, children naturally absorb language through meaningful, everyday experiences. With both English- and German-speaking teachers, language is not taught in isolation but lived—through conversation, work, stories, and social interaction. From spoken language to emerging literacy, children are supported in developing expression, comprehension, reading, and writing in both languages at their own pace. This immersive approach nurtures confident communication, cultural awareness, and a deep, intuitive understanding of language.
“When learning the sounds of the alphabet one must pay attention to small details such as the letter 'e' and 'i' sounding different in English and German. While learning how to write you stick to one language first. Once they understand the concept, the second language follows naturally.”
English
Dedicated full-time English-speaking guides communicate exclusively with the children in English, providing consistent and high-quality language modeling while creating an immersive environment that supports natural bilingual development.
Deutsch
Dedicated full-time German-speaking guides communicate exclusively with the children in German, providing consistent and high-quality language modeling while creating an immersive environment that supports natural bilingual development.
Experience It Firsthand
Book a tour to see our programs in action — meet our teachers, explore our classrooms, and see why families choose Trinity.