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Montessori TeachingWe teach using the Montessori method. The Montessori method of teaching was devised by Dr. Maria Montessori, and is now recognised worldwide as a standard of excellence. The children learn 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 it 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 feel safe and secure – only then can they become confident, calmer and achieve independence. This method can be used to embrace the Government’s Early Years Foundation Stage Principles. 1. A Unique ChildAll the practitioners at Treetops are highly qualified and skilled professionals; we treat every child as an individual and are able to give each of them one to one attention because of the small class sizes. Children feel secure in this homely environment and soon become confident and self assured individuals. All children are welcome here regardless of any problems they may have. 2. Positive RelationshipsAt Treetops we pride ourselves on our strong relationships with parents. We respect the diversity and cultures within our group and welcome practical help (such as offering of traditional clothes to add to our dressing up box), suggestions for artwork, objects for our nature table, or telling traditional stories from your culture. We like to work with the parents and always welcome information on the child; this gives the key worker a more holistic picture of the child. We also welcome feedback on Treetops itself: how can we improve things for you and your child? 3. Observation, Assessment and PlanningEach child is given a key worker who will be with them until the child leaves for school. The key worker assesses children on a regular basis, usually observing on one area a week. This information is then fed into the planning of activities for the children, thus making sure that each child’s needs are met. The key worker will write a report on each of her children once a term, and is available to meet with parents/carers to provide a verbal update. Managers will also be available to speak to you at the beginning or end of any session. 4. Learning and DevelopmentChildren will learn from both the indoor and the outdoor environments. We encourage them to think, share, learn from their mistakes, play and explore. The activities will sometimes be adult-led or child-initiated and led. We encompass the six areas of learning:
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