Montessori

The Montessori Curriculum is formed of the following areas:

Practical Life/Activities of Everyday Living

The activities of Practical Life instil care: for oneself, for others, and for the environment. These exercises include pouring liquids, preparing food, washing dishes, setting a table, polishing, and dealing politely with social interactions. Through these tasks and experiences children learn concentration, order and a strong pincer grip Practical Life activities are the foundation of all future academic work because they promote concentration and order.

Sensorial

The sensorial materials are designed to enable children to identify and refine information obtained through their senses and to order and classify sensorial impressions. By seeing, smelling, tasting, listening, touching and further exploring the sensorial properties of these materials; children begin to classify and eventually name objects in their environment.

Cultural Studies (Science, Geography, Social Studies, Art and Music)

All these subjects are incorporated into the curriculum. They are presented in sensorial ways with specially designed materials and real-life experiences. In geography, children learn not only about the names of countries but also about the life of people and their respective cultures. They develop a sense of respect for different cultures and gain a broad experience of the world.

Children care for plants and their environment and take part in experiments which create an interest in science and a reverence for life. Furthermore, Art and music give the children an opportunity for creative and joyful self-expression. Open ended play enables critical thinking and problem solving.