PROGRAMME
The
Children at Work
The Montessori
classroom is indeed a child’s world. It is geared to the size,
the pace, and interests of boys and girls between the ages of 2 ½
and 6 years. It is designed to put the child at ease by giving him
freedom in an environment prepared with attractive materials. These
materials are arranged on low shelves within easy reach of even the
smallest youngster.
Tables and chairs
in the classroom are movable, permitting a flexible arrangement for
many activities. The children also work on small rugs on the floor
where they are naturally comfortable.
The
5 Main Areas in a Montessori Classroom
Sensorial
Exercises
Children don't
just learn through listening - they also learn through touching, smelling,
seeing, tasting and exploring.
Practical Life Exercises
The beginning
activities for 2 ½ - to 4 - year olds. Care of self, care of
the environment, and social graces are designed to help the child
acquire a sense of order, independence and concentration essential
for later learning.
Language
Children learn
the phonetic sounds of letters before they learn the alphabetical
names. This phonetic approach takes the children step by step into
the world of reading.
Math
Children follow
a sequential progression from very concrete exercises to the more
abstract. This helps them grasp the concepts of addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division and provides an introduction to the decimal
system.
Culture
Children gain
an awareness of the world around them by exploring other countries,
their customs, food, music, language and animals.
The Montessori
classroom includes children of different ages. By placing a child
in such a classroom, they are exposed to a wide range of possibilities.
When they first begin school they will have the benefit of learning
from older and more experienced children. Later on, they will be able
to help others with the learning skills they have already mastered.
Your child will thus develop social skills and cultural sensitivity
which are essential in today's world.
