Montessori Beginner
The Montessori Beginners Program is designed to introduce young children aged 2.5 to 3 years to the foundational principles of the Montessori Method. The program focuses on developing independence, sensory exploration, and foundational skills in a nurturing and prepared environment.
Program Overview
The Beginners Program provides a simple and engaging environment that supports children’s natural development and learning. Children engage in a variety of activities that promote practical life skills, sensorial exploration, language development, and early numeracy.
Program Objectives
- To foster independence and self-confidence in young children
- To cultivate social skills and positive behaviour through guided activities
- To develop fine and gross motor skills through practical life exercises
- To enhance sensory perception and discrimination
- To introduce foundational language and numeracy concepts
- To create a love for learning through engaging and hands-on activities
Learning Areas
Exercises of Practical Life
Children learn self-care, social skills, and care for the environment through simple activities such as pouring, buttoning, sweeping, and handwashing. These exercises help children develop fine motor skills, concentration, and respect for their environment.
Sensorial Exploration
Children refine their senses and develop perceptual skills through simple materials that teach colours, shapes, textures, and more. They engage in activities that promote visual, auditory, tactile, and olfactory discrimination.
Early Literacy
In our Montessori Beginner Program, children develop vocabulary, phonological awareness, and early reading and writing skills through activities such as sandpaper letters, object boxes, and picture cards. They engage in rhymes, stories, and conversations, nurturing a love for language. Structured activities are balanced with free exploration, creating a fun and supportive environment.
Early Numeracy
The Montessori Beginner’s Program, builds early numeracy skills through hands-on activities such as number rods, counting beads, and sorting objects. They learn basic counting, recognise numbers, and explore shapes and patterns. Structured lessons are complemented by free exploration, encouraging a natural understanding of mathematical concepts.
Visual Arts
Children are introduced to the world of visual arts through simple activities such as drawing, painting, and collage-making. They explore colours, shapes, and textures while developing their fine motor skills and creativity.
Performing Arts
Children are exposed to the performing arts through simple activities such as singing, dancing, and storytelling. They engage in group activities that promote social interaction, self-expression, and the development of gross motor skills.
Continuous Assessment
Our children engage in continuous assessments through carefully designed performance tasks and educators observe their interactions with materials and peers. They provide regular feedback to families and collaborate with them to support the child’s growth and development.
Transition to the Sub-Junior Program
The transition between the Beginners Program and the Sub-Junior Program is designed to be seamless and gradual. As children approach the sub junior program, they begin to take on activities and experiences of a higher level and reinforce their foundational concepts. This gradual progression ensures that children are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities in the next level.