Our co-curricular and extra-curricular programs enrich each child’s educational experience beyond the classroom, including athletics, music, art, and French, while supporting creativity, physical development, cultural awareness, and personal growth.
Enriching Learning Beyond the Classroom
Through a balanced approach, students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build confidence in a supportive and engaging environment. Athletics and enrichment opportunities complement classroom learning while helping students grow in meaningful and well-rounded ways.
Athletics at Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh
Supporting Movement, Wellness, and Confidence
At Lakeview Montessori School, our Athletics program supports students at every stage of development by promoting physical wellness, coordination, teamwork, and confidence. Through structured gymnasium experiences and physical education, students develop a lifelong appreciation for movement and active play.
Infant
Infants visit the gymnasium on scheduled days to explore movement in a safe and stimulating environment. Guided by our educators, infants engage in gentle activities that promote crawling, rolling, reaching, and early balance skills.
Soft mats, age-appropriate equipment, and sensory exploration allow children to build coordination, strengthen muscles, and develop confidence in movement, while enjoying supervised interaction with their peers.
Toddler
Toddlers enjoy structured gym visits where they can run, jump, climb, and explore in a safe and engaging space. Activities focus on gross motor development, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness, while supporting independence and social skills through group games and cooperative movement.
Our educators guide toddlers to challenge themselves safely and develop confidence while experiencing the joy of active play, laying the foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle.
Casa
Casa students participate in gymnasium sessions designed to develop strength, coordination, and teamwork. Activities include obstacle courses, cooperative games, dance, and age-appropriate sports, allowing children to build endurance, agility, and confidence.
These sessions reinforce social skills, self-discipline, and cooperation while giving children the opportunity to explore movement creatively and experience the joy of physical activity in a structured, supportive environment.
Physical Education (Grades 1–8)
Physical Education is an essential part of the holistic approach to learning at Lakeview Montessori School, promoting the development of healthy bodies, coordination, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement.
The Physical Education program engages students in a variety of activities, including games, sports, fitness challenges, and outdoor experiences, designed to build strength, agility, and confidence at every age and stage. Through structured lessons, collaborative play, and opportunities for leadership, students develop not only physical skills but also resilience, cooperation, and self-discipline, supporting their overall well-being and complementing their academic and creative growth.
After-School Skills Development Program (Grades 1–6)
Lakeview Montessori School’s After-School Skills Development Program is designed to promote physical wellness, confidence, and personal growth through sport, movement, and active play. Open to all students in Grades 1–6, the program provides a supportive environment where children can explore new skills, develop healthy habits, and build teamwork, regardless of prior experience or ability.
Emphasizing participation, effort, and enjoyment, the program encourages students to try their best, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate respect and sportsmanship toward peers, coaches, and equipment. Sessions are guided by experienced coaches who foster a fun, safe, and inclusive atmosphere, helping students build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of community.
Through this program, children learn to embrace challenges, celebrate progress, and enjoy movement and collaboration, building a strong foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle.
Competitive Athletic Program (Grades 7–8)
The Competitive Athletic Program at Lakeview Montessori School is designed to foster physical wellness, teamwork, and personal growth while complementing academic achievement. Participation in athletics helps students develop confidence, resilience, leadership, and sportsmanship, enhancing the overall educational experience for student-athletes and the school community.
Open to students in Grades 7 and 8, this inclusive program ensures that any student who demonstrates commitment, effort, and respect has the opportunity to represent Lakeview Montessori School on a school team. Student-athletes compete in exhibition games and tournaments as part of the Windsor-Essex Athletics League (W.E.A.L.), facing local private and homeschool teams. These experiences encourage healthy competition, school pride, and meaningful team collaboration.
Student-athletes are supported in balancing their academic responsibilities with their athletic commitments. They are expected to attend practices and games, give consistent effort, demonstrate respect and sportsmanship, and model positive leadership within the team. Coaches provide guidance and mentorship, helping students grow both on and off the field.
Through the Competitive Athletic Program, students develop not only athletic skills but also discipline, resilience, and a strong sense of community. Lakeview Montessori School athletes leave the program prepared to embrace challenges, celebrate teamwork, and carry the values of the school into all aspects of their lives.
Music Program in Tecumseh
Developing the Whole Child Through Music
At Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh, our instructors follow the Montessori Mozarts philosophy of exploring the arts through music and movement, rhythm and beat, and a blend of classical and contemporary music.
Music plays an important role in developing the child’s body, mind, and spirit through movement, listening, and expression. As a form of language, music allows children to express ideas and emotions while building coordination, focus, and creativity.
The Montessori Approach to Music Learning
Children experience music through a natural progression of listening, imitation, and expression. Through repetition and exploration, students develop an understanding of rhythm, melody, and musical patterns in a way that reflects how they naturally learn language.
This progression supports each stage of development, moving from listening and imitation toward greater understanding and musical expression.
Early Music Experiences
Students are introduced to music through singing, rhythm, and movement. Repetition of songs, rhymes, and activities helps develop listening skills, coordination, and pitch awareness while supporting early sensory development.
Montessori materials, including bells and tonal work, allow children to explore sound, match tones, and develop a deeper understanding of musical relationships.
Elements of Music
Students are introduced to the foundational elements of music through a structured and experiential approach:
Rhythm
Beginning with walking on the line and progressing to movement such as running, skipping, and galloping, children begin to associate rhythmic patterns with bodily movement. Through echo activities such as clapping, tapping, and snapping, students develop a vocabulary of simple rhythms.
Pitch
Through daily singing of songs, nursery rhymes, and fingerplays, children develop a sense of pitch. Montessori bell materials allow students to hear musical sounds in isolation, match tones, and explore both pentatonic and diatonic scale patterns.
Timbre
Students are introduced to the instruments of the orchestra and learn to recognize their unique tone qualities and sounds.
Intensity
Children explore variations in volume through exposure to different types of music, from soft lullabies to strong, dynamic pieces.
Form
Students learn that music has structure and form, similar to the way language has structure.
Culture
Music is introduced alongside its origin in time and place, helping students connect music to history and geography.
Music in the Elementary Years
As students progress into the Montessori Elementary program, their understanding of music deepens. The elements of music continue to be explored in greater detail, with the introduction of musical notation.
Using materials such as the movable staff, students begin to record and represent the music they create, similar to how the movable alphabet supports written language. Music is also studied within its cultural context, including the history of composers and the evolution of musical styles.
The Impact of Music on the Whole Child
A comprehensive music education supports both cognitive and emotional development. Through regular exposure to music, children develop greater awareness of their thoughts and emotions while strengthening their ability to express themselves creatively.
Music helps give form to feelings and experiences, supporting the development of the whole child and contributing to a well-rounded Montessori education.
Art Program in Tecumseh
The Montessori Approach to Art
In carefully prepared environments, students are given the freedom to explore a variety of artistic materials and techniques at their own pace, supporting fine motor development and imaginative thinking. Art activities are open-ended, allowing each child to create based on their unique perspective and developmental stage.
This process-oriented approach encourages a strong appreciation for artistic expression while supporting the development of confidence, focus, and aesthetic awareness.
Encouraging Creativity and Self-Expression
At Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh, art is an integral part of the curriculum and is approached through the Montessori philosophy, emphasizing creativity, independence, and self-expression.
Supporting the Whole Child Through Art
Art helps children connect ideas, emotions, and experiences while supporting both logical thinking and creative expression.
French Program in Tecumseh
Extended French Program in Our Preschool Classes
At Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh, the intention of our Extended French program is to expose children to as many daily French activities as possible, helping to develop both academic and social language skills. This age is ideal for children to absorb a second language, as they naturally learn through hands-on, engaging, and interactive experiences.
Through guided, independent, and group learning situations, students engage in French language acquisition as a fun and meaningful experience.
The Montessori Approach to French Learning
Our program is guided by monthly themes that are broken down into units supported by a variety of materials, including songs, objects, flash cards, reading books, worksheets, videos, and crafts.
Students participate in daily French circles where they build a repertoire of songs, games, vocabulary, and simple conversations. High-frequency language such as numbers, colours, greetings, classroom objects, and common expressions is incorporated into daily routines in a natural and consistent way.
Enhanced Core French as a Second Language
The Elementary French as a Second Language (FSL) program builds on the oral skills developed in the Casa (preschool) program. Elementary students begin reading and writing in French while learning verb conjugations and syntax. Students attend enhanced core FSL classes where teachers explore a variety of units of interest.
Our Elementary students also benefit from being in a dual language school where French and English are both working languages at Lakeview Montessori School. The FSL faculty is committed to speaking French with students throughout the school, so it is often heard in the hallways and classrooms. The FSL teacher is present in the classroom each morning, allowing French to be naturally integrated into daily instruction and activities. We also offer after-school programming in French, giving students additional opportunities to use their language skills in new environments.
Supporting Bilingual Development
Through increasing vocabulary, simple conversations, and a variety of language-based activities, students develop French as a whole language. French culture is also introduced, helping students build an understanding of Francophone communities in Canada and around the world.
Lakeview Montessori School is dedicated to providing every opportunity for students to become bilingual while benefiting from a well-rounded Montessori education.
Co-Curricular Enrichment Programs in Tecumseh
Co-Curricular Enrichment (Infant – Casa)
At Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh, our co-curricular enrichment program introduces infants, toddlers, and Casa students to Art, Music, and French, supporting creativity, communication, and cultural awareness from the earliest years.
Infants experience gentle music and rhythm activities that support sensory awareness and early language development.
Toddlers explore movement, simple songs, and early French vocabulary through hands-on experiences. Casa students engage in art, music, and foundational French lessons, supporting confidence, self-expression, and a love of learning.
Guided by our educators in a nurturing environment, these Montessori enrichment experiences encourage children to explore, experiment, and connect with others while building curiosity and a strong foundation for future learning.
Co-Curricular Enrichment (Grades 1–6)
The co-curricular enrichment program for Grades 1–6 at Lakeview Montessori School in Tecumseh extends learning beyond the classroom through experiences in Art, Music, and French, while encouraging connections with the wider Windsor-Essex community.
Students explore creative expression, develop artistic and musical skills, and strengthen language abilities in an environment that supports curiosity, confidence, and collaboration.
In Art, students work with a variety of materials and techniques, supporting imagination, problem-solving, and self-expression. Music experiences include singing, rhythm activities, and instrumental exploration, helping to develop creativity, focus, and teamwork. French lessons build vocabulary, conversational skills, and cultural awareness, helping students communicate confidently in a second language.
Through partnerships with local artists, musicians, and cultural organizations, as well as planned “going out” experiences, students engage with the broader community, gaining real-world perspectives and opportunities to apply their skills. These experiences help foster a love of the arts and languages, build social awareness, and support students in becoming engaged and well-rounded members of both their school and the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Co-Curricular Programs in Tecumseh
Lakeview Montessori School offers a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs in Tecumseh, including Athletics, Music, Art, French, and Montessori enrichment programs that support a well-rounded student experience.
Many programs, such as Physical Education, Music, Art, and French, are integrated into the school day at Lakeview Montessori School, while additional opportunities such as after-school athletics and enrichment programs are offered depending on the student’s age.
Students participate in Physical Education at all levels, with additional opportunities including after-school skills development programs for Grades 1 to 6 and competitive athletics for Grades 7 and 8 through local Windsor-Essex leagues.
Co-curricular programs enhance the overall student experience by providing opportunities for creativity, movement, collaboration, and personal growth beyond the core classroom environment.
Yes, Montessori enrichment programs are available for students from Infant through Grade 8, with activities tailored to each stage of development.
No prior experience is required. Programs at Lakeview Montessori School are designed to be inclusive and encourage participation, skill development, and confidence at all levels.
Co-curricular programs focus on hands-on experiences, creativity, physical activity, and real-world application, complementing classroom learning while supporting the development of the whole child.
