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Curriculum Goals • To stimulate the growth of the total child • To provide a warm and accepting environment in which each child feels secure, respected and loved • To provide an enriched, stimulating environment with safe limits within which the child is an active explorer and learner • To encourage the child to become self-directed • To provide a framework of discipline through which a child can develop self-discipline and personal strength • To develop creativity and a positive self-image • To provide a cross-cultural environment in which the foundations of global peace may be laid Areas of Development The classroom areas include Practical Life Experiences, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, Music, Creative Arts, Science, and Movement. Practical Life Experiences Care of the Environment, Care of the Self, and Grace and Courtesy are emphasized in this area. Children take part in everyday activities such as food preparation, sweeping and mopping, tying shoes, and setting a table. They develop concentration, coordination, and a sense of order. Sensory Awareness All learning takes place through the senses. Maria Montessori emphasized the use of many senses in each exercise. Tactile olfactory discrimination, and auditory and visual perception are learned through manipulative exercises. |
Curriculum Mathematics Dr. Maria Montessori develops the "Mathematical" or "Scientific" mind by using concrete objects from the real world. The design of the materials encourage repetition which enhances learning. The children are introduced to the concept of numbers and the decimal system. Language Maria Montessori believed that writing preceded reading in a child's development. Many exercises are provided to teach pencil control and beginning handwriting. A phonetic approach is used to learn sounds through Sandpaper letters, objects and pictures. Word composition and writing begin with the Moveable Alphabet. Creative Arts Our program allows the children to express themselves through a variety of creative arts including: story telling, puppetry, plays, show and tell, cooking and arts & crafts. Singing and dancing are also a part of their daily experiences. Piano lessons will be available. Science A child has a natural desire to explore what he sees. We provide various opportunities for the child to study and observe their environment, i.e., gardening, nature walks, and care of animals. Movement Children learn through movement. Outdoor play encourages the development of muscle coordination and motor skills. Gymnastic instruction, balance beam, tumbling and dance, will be part of our program. |
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