curriculum

The senses play an important role throughout life, especially during the ages between 2 to 6 years when the growth potential of the senses is very significant. Montessori sensorial exercises help children refine their senses by using specially designed materials.

Montessori sensorial materials and activities teach children to use their senses and help them understand the concepts of size, shape, composition, texture, loudness or softness, weight, temperature, etc. There are many purposes of sensorial exercises, including: preparation for mathematical mind and relationships, developing accurate observation skills, increasing the attention span, hand and eye coordination and relative understanding.

The purpose of our math activities is to lay the foundation for later cognitive development and to prepare children for a gradual transition to abstract thinking. Montessori learning materials are designed to teach children about numbers and concepts step by step through a logical sequence.

This materialized abstraction method introduces quantities, first using materials (concrete) and then symbols (abstract). This helps children to use their math skills in everyday life. Children learn to perform counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division exercises by using and handling very extensive Montessori mathematical materials such as rods, beads, spindles, cubes, cards, counters, etc.

The emphasis of our Language Arts Program is based on writing and reading and is enriched with activities such as active listening, public speaking, singing, reciting poetry, rhyming. Children develop their public speaking skills by participating in show and tell and storytelling. Activities such as the metal insets help to prepare the hand for writing and the sandpaper letters are used to introduce letter formation. The movable alphabet gives the child the opportunity to see that the sounds have symbols and symbols combine to make words. They learn to read after they have learned how to compose their own words using moveable alphabet.

We also have incorporated picture books and visual aids, to enhance children’s learning opportunities.

The children are taught basic words in French which is offered three times per week. Beginners start with common verbal skills, learning words for colours, numbers, vegetables, animal names etc. Singing is a part of our additional language program to improve speech and language skills.

In this part of the program, children gain a basic knowledge of science, geography, history, and diverse cultures of the world. Geography is an integral part of the Montessori curriculum and is incorporated into every aspect of our program.

The children learn many different aspects of the world using various Montessori materials that include atlases, globes, puzzle maps, flags, pictures, photographs, and videos. Awareness of other cultures is delivered through photographs, maps, and stories. Children are encouraged to bring items that belong to their cultures to share with their peers during circle time.

Our weekly cooking club gives an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in food preparation and baking, have lots of fun, and take pride of tasting food prepared by their own hands. The physical activities such as cutting, chopping, squeezing, mixing, pouring that are involved in cooking improves child’s fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and help them build confidence in their skills. Cooking recipes teaches students how to follow sequential steps, organization of materials, and knowledge of measuring and numbers, and improve vocabulary. Cooking is a great teaching and developmental tool for children of all ages that inspires children’s curiosity to make predictions through observations.