THE SYLLABUS
We will use the Montessori system of early learning, which includes : learning through play – learning through experience – family values – learning through physical activities – the world – mathematics – science, and of course English and French. We have adopted the international bilingual system where the morning session will be entirely in English and the afternoon session will be entirely in French or vice versa.
Our children’s individual needs are met by nurturing their close family ties and staff establishing strong links with parents. Parents are kept fully informed about their child’s progress via the keyworker system, learning log and parents open day. Within the group all children are supported in developing their full potential at their own pace.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Within a nurturing environment, children are individually supported in developing confidence, autonomy and self respect. They are encouraged to work and concentrate independently and also take part in the life of the group, sharing and co-operating with other children and adults.
Through activities, conversation and practical example, they learn acceptable ways to express their own feelings and to have respect for the feeling of others.
Opportunities are provided for the understanding of religious and cultural events. All children are given the opportunity, as appropriate, to take responsibility for themselves and also for the group, its members and its property.
LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
In both small and large groups, children are encouraged to extend their vocabulary and fluency by talking, listening, hearing, and responding to stories, songs, and rhymes. Children are helped to understand that written symbols carry meaning, to be aware of the purpose of writing and, when they are ready, to use drawn and written symbols for themselves.
A well stocked book corner gives every child the opportunity and encouragement to become familiar with books, able to handle them and aware of their uses, both for reference and as a source of stories and pictures.
PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND NUMERACY
By means of adult supported practical experience, children become familiar with sorting, matching, ordering, sequencing and counting activities which form the basis of early mathematics. As they use their developing mathematical understand to solve practical problems, children are assisted to learn to use the vocabulary of mathematics, identifying objects by shape, position, size, volume and number. Songs, games and picture books help children become aware of number sequences and, when they are ready, to use simple mathematical operations such as adding
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD
A safe and stimulating environment allows children to explore and experiment with a range of natural and manufactured materials. They learn to observe the features of objects and substances, recognising differences, patterns and similarities, and to share and record their findings. Children are assisted in exploring and understanding their environment, both within the group and also in the wider community. A range of safe and well maintained equipment enables children to extend their technological understanding, using simple tools and techniques as appropriate to achieve their intentions and to solve problems. The children have access to a computer to perform simple programmes. The computer used by the children has no access to inappropriate material.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
A range of equipment and opportunities, both indoors and outdoors, allow the children to develop confidence and enjoyment in the use and development of their own body skills. A very high level of adult supervision enables children safety to create and meet physical challenges, developing increasing skill and control in moving, climbing and balancing. At the same time, children are supported in the development of fine motor skills required to use tools, including pens and pencils, and to handle small objects with increasing control and precision.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Children are encouraged to use a wide range of resources in order to express their own ideas and feelings and to construct their individual response to experience in two and three dimensions. Art equipment, including non-toxic paint, glue, crayons and pencils as well as natural discarded resources, provides for open- ended exploration of colour, shape and texture and the development of skills in painting, drawing and collage. Children join in with and respond to music and stories, and there are many opportunities for imaginative role play, both individually and part as a group.
We will use the Montessori system of early learning, which includes : learning through play – learning through experience – family values – learning through physical activities – the world – mathematics – science, and of course English and French. We have adopted the international bilingual system where the morning session will be entirely in English and the afternoon session will be entirely in French or vice versa.
Our children’s individual needs are met by nurturing their close family ties and staff establishing strong links with parents. Parents are kept fully informed about their child’s progress via the keyworker system, learning log and parents open day. Within the group all children are supported in developing their full potential at their own pace.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Within a nurturing environment, children are individually supported in developing confidence, autonomy and self respect. They are encouraged to work and concentrate independently and also take part in the life of the group, sharing and co-operating with other children and adults.
Through activities, conversation and practical example, they learn acceptable ways to express their own feelings and to have respect for the feeling of others.
Opportunities are provided for the understanding of religious and cultural events. All children are given the opportunity, as appropriate, to take responsibility for themselves and also for the group, its members and its property.
LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
In both small and large groups, children are encouraged to extend their vocabulary and fluency by talking, listening, hearing, and responding to stories, songs, and rhymes. Children are helped to understand that written symbols carry meaning, to be aware of the purpose of writing and, when they are ready, to use drawn and written symbols for themselves.
A well stocked book corner gives every child the opportunity and encouragement to become familiar with books, able to handle them and aware of their uses, both for reference and as a source of stories and pictures.
PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND NUMERACY
By means of adult supported practical experience, children become familiar with sorting, matching, ordering, sequencing and counting activities which form the basis of early mathematics. As they use their developing mathematical understand to solve practical problems, children are assisted to learn to use the vocabulary of mathematics, identifying objects by shape, position, size, volume and number. Songs, games and picture books help children become aware of number sequences and, when they are ready, to use simple mathematical operations such as adding
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD
A safe and stimulating environment allows children to explore and experiment with a range of natural and manufactured materials. They learn to observe the features of objects and substances, recognising differences, patterns and similarities, and to share and record their findings. Children are assisted in exploring and understanding their environment, both within the group and also in the wider community. A range of safe and well maintained equipment enables children to extend their technological understanding, using simple tools and techniques as appropriate to achieve their intentions and to solve problems. The children have access to a computer to perform simple programmes. The computer used by the children has no access to inappropriate material.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
A range of equipment and opportunities, both indoors and outdoors, allow the children to develop confidence and enjoyment in the use and development of their own body skills. A very high level of adult supervision enables children safety to create and meet physical challenges, developing increasing skill and control in moving, climbing and balancing. At the same time, children are supported in the development of fine motor skills required to use tools, including pens and pencils, and to handle small objects with increasing control and precision.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Children are encouraged to use a wide range of resources in order to express their own ideas and feelings and to construct their individual response to experience in two and three dimensions. Art equipment, including non-toxic paint, glue, crayons and pencils as well as natural discarded resources, provides for open- ended exploration of colour, shape and texture and the development of skills in painting, drawing and collage. Children join in with and respond to music and stories, and there are many opportunities for imaginative role play, both individually and part as a group.
Little Judy Pre Primary
Beau Vallon, Mauritius
T +230 631 0473
M +230 5772 8667 / +230 5964 0003
E info@littlejudymontessori.com
