Montessori Curriculum
Practical life provides the opportunity for purposeful work and will assist children in their physical, emotional and social development underlined in the Foundation Stage Curriculum.

Exercises – blend of both Curriculums
The Practical Life exercises provide a safe and wholesome range of activities that allow the child to develop control and coordination of movements, awareness of his/her
environment, good work habits, responsibility, concentration, attention, independence, order and positive self-image, which can be attained by spontaneous and purposeful work.



Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Communication, Language and Literacy

Montessori Curriculum
Young children have a phenomenal ability to absorb language. Every effort is made to give each child as much and precise vocabulary as possible. The process of absorbing, communicating and expressing is encouraged whether individually or in a group. This is a very important part of the Montessori curriculum and meets all the Early Learning Goals.

Exercises – blend of both Curriculums
Sandpaper letters are used to introduce the sounds of the alphabet to the child when he/she is ready. In the Montessori environment, children do not learn by heart, but utilize all their senses to help them read and write with proper understanding. Discovering language becomes interesting, fun and creative through activities in the Pink, Blue and Green Montessori language series. Each child works at his/her own pace - gradually through daily practices, pre-writing, pre-reading, communication skills and reading are developed.



Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Mathematical development

Montessori Curriculum
Mathematics materials are designed to give the child a sound understanding of numbers and their relationship. Work is always introduced in a simple and sensorial way so that the child can see, hold and feel a number or concept and gradually be led to an abstract understanding.

Exercises – blend of both Curriculums
Children will learn numbers, simple addition, subtraction, length, weight, capacity and problem solving.



Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Physical development - improving skills in coordination, manipulation and control

Montessori Curriculum
Physical development has two very important aspects: it helps children gain confidence in what they do and also enables them to feel the positive benefits of keeping healthy.

Exercises – blend of both Curriculums
Children naturally love to jump, hop, bounce, roll, climb, catch, balance and stretch and have the opportunity to do so here under careful supervision.



Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Creative development

Montessori Curriculum
Creativity is fundamental to successful learning. Being creative enables children to make connections between one area of learning to another, allowing him/her to extend his/her understanding.

Exercises – blend of both Curriculums
A music-and-movement programme is designed that develops rhythm and coordination in the child in order for him/her to express himself/herself.



Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Imaginative play

Montessori Curriculum
Sensorial Exercising

Exercises – blend of both Curriculums
The role-play area enables the children to use their imagination. It builds confidence, encouraging cooperation and intervention amongst themselves. It offers a wider knowledge of their dresses and of people who help in the community.



Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Sand/water play

Montessori Curriculum
These activities are designed to reinforce the five senses to help guide the children in learning to discriminate, clarify and compare. Sensorial exercises help prepare for intellectual development in an orderly manner. The Sensorial materials introduce the concept of colour, weight, and shape. Texture, size, sound and smell in an enjoyable way and are great fun for the children. The Sensorial materials teach knowledge and understanding of the world, which is recommended by the Early Learning Goals. The Sensorial materials lay a solid foundation for Mathematics, Geometry, Geography, and Botany. Art and Music and enhances creativity.

Exercises – blend of both Curriculums
Sand/water play
This area provides endless scope and opportunity. Sand and water play holds a sensory experience and encourages manipulative skills (e.g. Pouring accurately). It also provides a soothing effect, promotes concentration and leads to imaginative play. It provides an outlet for mathematical and scientific discoveries (e.g. Volume, capacity, floating and sinking and weight). Sand and water play also give rich opportunities for language building.