Primary Classroom
Our Montessori classroom for children aged three to six offers a rich, dynamic environment designed to foster hands-on learning. Through carefully prepared activities that engage the senses, children explore early literacy, numeracy, and cultural studies. The curriculum emphasizes the development of concentration, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Children are encouraged to work at their own pace, guided by their natural curiosity in a nurturing setting that supports their cognitive, social, and emotional growth. The Montessori approach celebrates each child's individuality, promoting self-confidence and a deeper understanding of the world around them. The daily schedule includes a three-hour uninterrupted work cycle, outdoor time, and quiet/rest periods. The school provides nutritious meals, including lunch, as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Occasional field trips are also part of the program to enhance learning experiences.
Areas of the Primary Environment:
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Practical Life: Children engage in activities such as pouring, table scrubbing, polishing, and buttoning. While these tasks promote independence in daily skills, their primary purpose is to develop concentration and coordination of movement.
Sensorial: This area focuses on learning through the senses. Sensorial materials help children to categorize, order, and describe sensory impressions, indirectly preparing them for later math concepts by refining their perception of the world.
Mathematics: The math curriculum builds on the Sensorial materials. Children begin with concrete representations of mathematical concepts before moving on to abstract symbols, learning about numbers, sequences, operations, and basic mathematical facts.
Language: Montessori education has utilized synthetic phonics for over a century. This area supports oral language development, written expression, reading, grammar, creative dramatics, and exposure to children’s literature.
Culture: Culture materials introduce children to the world around them—animals, plants, and people. These materials are sensory-based and presented in a structured manner, with daily exposure to music, art, and movement education, enriching the child’s understanding of the world and their place within it.
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