welcome to
petite girafe

montessori academy

WHY MONTESSORI

Montessori education emphasises on self-directed learning and collaborative play through 5 key areas:
Practical Life, Language, Mathematics, Sensorial and Cultural Studies.

practical life

Care for self and the environment. Grace and courtesy (social development). Control of movement (fine and gross motor coordination).

sensorial

Care for self and the environment. Grace and courtesy (social development). Control of movement (fine and gross motor coordination).

language

The introduction to the intricacies of written and spoken language - starting from letter sounds, combining sounds to form words, vocabulary acquisition, and building sentences through hands-on materials.

numeracy

Identify numerals. Understand place values. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Exploring patterns in numeral terms.

Cultural studies

History. Geography. Science.

enrichments

Montessori Sports®. Yoga. Music. Fine arts. Martial Arts. Culinary Arts. French. Field Trips.

WHY MONTESSORI

Montessori education emphasises on self-directed learning and collaborative play through 5 key areas:
Practical Life, Language, Mathematics, Sensorial and Cultural Studies.

practical life

Care for self and the environment. Grace and courtesy (social development). Control of movement (fine and gross motor coordination).

sensorial

Care for self and the environment. Grace and courtesy (social development). Control of movement (fine and gross motor coordination).

language

The introduction to the intricacies of written and spoken language - starting from letter sounds, combining sounds to form words, vocabulary acquisition, and building sentences through hands-on materials.

numeracy

Identify numerals. Understand place values. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Exploring patterns in numeral terms.

Cultural studies

History. Geography. Science.

enrichments

Montessori Sports®. Yoga. Music. Fine arts. Martial Arts. Culinary Arts. French. Field Trips.

Montessori Teachers are referred to as “Directresses” as their function in a classroom is to observe and guide instead of instruct. The goal is to allow space for children to make their own creative choices in their learning, and simultaneously develop self-confidence and independent thinking skills that support social-emotional developments.

The 5 guiding principles of the
Montessori method are

Respect For Self
And Others

The Absorbent
Mind

Sensitive
Periods

The Prepared
Environment

Auto Education

MONTESSORI MATERIALS

Contrary to traditional child care where children are offered toys and minimal structure in the curriculum, the Montessori method allows children to creatively choose work materials that start from simple to complex. Each material is meticulously crafted to promote precision in control and appreciation of aesthetics.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parents as primary educators lay foundations for their children’s emotional, physical and cognitive developments. The decision on how children are nurtured and educated has a great impact on their later interactions with the world around them.

To facilitate parents’ knowledge about how their children learn best, we encourage active parental involvement in activities such as festive celebrations, school events, and community meetings. This does not only keep parents updated on their children’s endeavours and achievements, but also creates a connection between home and school that reinforces their learning experiences.

Tips To Practice Montessori At Home

1.

Maintain order

2.

Perform independently

3.

Be a good example

4.

Connect with nature