Areas of Learning

Montessori learning programme delivered inside and outside the classroom

Life skills, practical life activities.

Cultural Activities.

Ground rules, grace and courtesy.

Role modelling by peers and adults.

Freedom of speech and opportunities for dialogue.

Opportunities to develop listening, communication skills and vocabulary.

Storytelling and books.

Pre-literacy skills with strong emphasis on phonics.

Literacy activities, including development of general skills leading to writing.

All areas of the learning programme give children opportunities for problem-solving and reasoning by virtue of the autonomy they are encouraged to access in the environment, in addition to the following:

•         exploration of the environment;

•         sensorial education and activities including work with shapes, sizes and patterns;

•       Cultural activities;

Cultural activities.

Exploration and care of the environment both inside and outside.

Peace education including social graces.

Special topics.

Children develop gross and fine motor skills, a high degree of hand-eye coordination and balance through practical life activities as well as:

•         outdoor activities, including sand and water play;

•         dance and gymnastics;

•         health awareness;

•         creative activities;

Individual children, small groups and occasionally the whole group engage in freely-available activities such as:

•         art and craft;

•         music and movement;

•         drama and story-telling;