TK and Kindergarten After-School Program
Nurturing Growth Beyond the School Day
Help your TK or Kindergarten student continue their learning journey with Holding Hands Montessori’s Spanish bilingual TK and Kindergarten after-school program in Concord, CA! Our thoughtfully designed program extends the school day with meaningful activities that support academic growth, creative expression, and social-emotional development in a warm, nurturing environment.
Our after-school care reinforces and expands upon skills your child is developing during their regular school day. Through hands-on Montessori activities, children strengthen letter and sound recognition, deepen number sense, and build quantity-to-numeral connections. We create an engaging, interactive environment where continued learning in literacy and mathematics feels natural and joyful.
Beyond academics, we nurture the whole child. Music, dance, and mindfulness activities help children unwind from their school day while developing coordination, focus, and self-regulation. These activities encourage creative self-expression and strengthen social skills as children collaborate, share, and build friendships in our bilingual setting.
Perfect for Dual Immersion Families
If your child attends a Dual Immersion School (Holbrook or Bancroft Elementary), our program provides valuable continuity by reinforcing their Spanish language development. Our weekly Spanish-English rotation model supports true bilingual growth, helping maintain and strengthen the language skills they’re building during their regular school day.
What Your Child Will Experience
Each afternoon balances structured Montessori activities with free exploration, creating a peaceful transition from the traditional school environment. Our mixed-age approach allows preschool, TK, and Kindergarten students to learn from and mentor each other, fostering the collaborative spirit that defines authentic Montessori education.
Through our program, your child will continue developing essential skills including:
Academic Foundation:
- Strengthening letter identification and phonetic awareness
- Expanding sight word recognition and early reading skills
- Developing proper pencil grip and name writing abilities
- Building fine motor skills through practical life activities
- Advancing counting and number recognition beyond 10
- Exploring early math concepts through concrete materials
Social-Emotional Growth:
- Practicing active listening without interrupting
- Following multi-step directions independently
- Managing transitions and waiting their turn
- Expressing feelings appropriately with words
- Building collaborative play skills with peers
- Developing self-regulation and problem-solving abilities
Independence & Practical Life:
- Caring for the environment and materials
- Developing organizational skills
- Building confidence in daily tasks
- Strengthening decision-making abilities
Our Conscious Discipline Approach
We integrate the principles of Conscious Discipline, a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach that helps children build self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving skills. After a full day of traditional schooling, children benefit from our nurturing environment where they can decompress, process their day, and continue growing in a supportive community.
Program Schedule & Pricing
Half Day: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
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5 days per week $850/mo
Monday through Friday.
Afternoon: 3:00PM – 5:00pm
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5 days per week $550/mo
Monday through Friday.
Why Choose Holding Hands Montessori?
As a nonprofit organization, we prioritize people over profit. Our 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures each child receives individual attention and guidance. Our bilingual approach honors both English and Spanish speakers equally, creating an inclusive environment where all children can thrive.
Our credentialed teachers bring deep Montessori training and expertise in early childhood development. We maintain the same high standards and nurturing philosophy that defines our full-day programs, adapted specifically for the unique needs of school-age children transitioning from their regular academic day.
A Bridge to Continued Success
Whether your child needs reinforcement in academic areas, craves creative expression, or simply benefits from a peaceful, structured environment after school, our program provides the perfect bridge between the traditional classroom and home. We honor each child’s individual pace and interests while building the foundation skills that support ongoing academic and social success.
Learn More
Contact us for more information, or schedule a visit. We look forward to welcoming your family into our Montessori community!
