Montessori Curriculum Overview
Introduction
Montessori Curriculum
The Montessori curriculum embodies a child-centered educational philosophy that emphasizes holistic development through experiential learning, self-directed discovery, and collaborative engagement.
Montessori Program
3-6
Language Development
The Montessori approach to language education fosters comprehensive communication abilities through phonics, vocabulary expansion, and literacy skills. Activities encompass storytelling, the use of sandpaper letters, and movable alphabets, facilitating clear and confident self-expression.
Practical Life
This domain prioritizes the acquisition of life skills, autonomy, and psychomotor coordination. Children partake in purposeful activities such as pouring, sorting, and food preparation. These exercises enhance concentration, fine motor development, and instill a sense of accountability and purpose.
Sensorial Education
Engagement with materials that stimulate all five senses allows children to enhance their observational acuity, classification skills, and understanding of their environment. Sensorial resources are strategically designed to develop skills in discrimination, pattern recognition, and spatial intelligence.
Mathematical Concepts
Concrete manipulation of materials introduces foundational numerical concepts, counting principles, and basic arithmetic operations. Tools such as number rods, golden beads, and fraction circles provide tactile experiences that solidify understanding of abstract mathematical notions.
Cultural Studies
This domain encompasses geography, history, science, art, and music, thereby offering a broad global perspective. Activities like cartography, nature immersion, and cultural festivities foster an appreciation for diversity and the interconnectivity of global cultures.
Social and Emotional Development
Movement is seamlessly integrated throughout the curriculum, encouraging both gross and fine motor skill enhancement. Activities incorporating yoga, outdoor exploration, and physical exercises contribute to holistic physical growth.
Physical Development
Movement is seamlessly integrated throughout the curriculum, encouraging both gross and fine motor skill enhancement. Activities incorporating yoga, outdoor exploration, and physical exercises contribute to holistic physical growth.
Special Programs
5-6
Intensive Mandarin
- 5 and 6 yrs old : Monday to Friday (2.30pm to 4pm)
Intensive Bahasa
- 5 yrs old : Tuesday and Thursday (1.30pm to 2.30pm)
- 6 yrs old : Monday, Wednesday and Friday (1.30pm to 2,30pm)
