Quality Montessori education that fosters a love for learning
Our Montessori education approach is based on Five Principles that guide our teaching:
- Respect: We believe that respect is the foundation of the Montessori Method, and we strive to create a nurturing environment where every child is respected and valued.
- Absorbent Minds: We recognize that the young mind is ready and eager to learn, and we provide opportunities for children to absorb knowledge through hands-on experiences.
- Sensitive Periods: We understand that certain periods in a child’s development are critical for learning and development. Our program is designed to support children during these sensitive periods.
- Prepared Environment: Our classrooms are carefully prepared to provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment for children. We believe that the environment plays a crucial role in a child’s development.
- Auto-Education: We believe that children can teach themselves through auto-education, which is why our program is designed to promote independent learning and exploration.
| Area | Goals and Objectives |
|---|---|
| Practical Life | Practical Life activities help children learn how to care for themselves and their environment. These activities help the child to become more independent, leading to greater self-confidence and the ability to face new challenges. Practical Life exercises include lessons in grace and courtesy, care for self, and care for the environment. The purpose of these activities is to enhance coordination, concentration, and independence and indirectly prepare children for writing and reading. Activities often include cleaning, food preparation, polishing, and watering plants. |
| Sensorial | Sensorial materials were designed by Doctor Maria Montessori to help children express and classify their sensory experiences. The purpose of sensorial activities is to aid in the development of the intellectual senses of the child, which develops the ability to observe and compare with precision. There are sensorial materials that focus on visual perception, tactile impressions, auditory sense, and olfactory and taste perceptions. Activities often include matching and grading materials that isolate the sense of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. |
| Mathematics | Mathematical concepts are introduced to the child using concrete sensorial materials. Initial explorations with sensorial materials encourage children to understand basic maths concepts such as learning number recognition, counting, and sequencing of numbers. Sensorial work prepares the child for a more formal introduction to mathematics and the introduction of abstract mathematical concepts such as the decimal system and mathematical operations. |
| Language | Language materials are designed to enhance vocabulary and explore both written and spoken language. Through language-based activities, such as sandpaper letters and the moveable alphabet, children learn phonetic sounds and how to compose words phonetically. They progress using concrete materials to compose their written work, read the work of others, and learn to communicate their unique thoughts and feelings. |
| Culture | Cultural activities lead the child to experience music, stories, artwork, and items from the child’s community, society, and cultural background. The areas of geography, science, zoology, and botany are all included in this area. A range of globes, puzzle maps, and folders containing pictures from different countries all help to give the child an insight into different cultures. The culture area encourages children to develop their capacity for creation and develop fine motor skills while learning to express themselves freely. Through cultural activities, children develop an awareness and appreciation of the world around them. |