MontessoriOur curriculum for the Montessori classes is a two year rolling plan designed so that the same projects don't repeat during the two years that most children are with us. This entire curriculum was thoroughly checked by Ofsted, and received an "Excellent", the highest grade possible. During the Montessori classes, we put emphasis on:
The children generally take something home every session, either art and craft activities or written work. The written work includes practising hand and eye co-ordination through colouring pictures, mastering pencil control, writing letters from the alphabet, and eventually the child's name and a short sentence. We also do maths work, simple counting and number skills, to more complex work for the older/more advanced child. We don't expect the children to sit still for longer than five to ten minutes at a time, and a lot is taught through structured activities and games. The children love the one-to-one attention from the staff and really enjoy the activities. About MontessoriThe Montessori method of teaching was devised by Dr. Maria Montessori, and is now recognised worldwide as a standard of excellence. The children learn about reading, writing, arithmetic, language, and science through using specially designed equipment. They learn through touching and experimenting as well as through being told. We have found that the children naturally find the equipment very interesting and usually prefer this to the usual toys. The Montessori classroom is a structured environment, but its main aim is to help your child become much more independent. The structure and order is not overbearing, it is needed to help your child child feel safe and secure - only then can they become confident, calmer and achieve independence. Class TimesMontessori classes are held Monday to Friday mornings - 9 to 11.30am in the Duck Room, and 9.15 to 11.45am in the Frog Room. |
  
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