Our Curriculum

Sensorial Development

“The things a child sees are not just remembered, they form a part of his soul.” —Maria Montessori
The foundation (Neev) of early childhood education is based on the sensory development of the child. Any education will come only if the senses of the child is fully developed. In a Montessori classroom one will find an array of sensorial materials which is comprised of specially designed objects to develop and refine the senses of the child. All the five senses of touch, taste, site, listening, smell are developed. Children learn to have a visual discrimination of shape, size, color, weight.
 

Practical Life

“The things a child sees are not just remembered, they form a part of his soul.” —Maria Montessori
Practical Life is the heart and soul of a Montessori classroom.
It provides a base for the children to master the control of body through simple everyday tasks such as such as pouring, spooning, cutting, cleaning and food preparation. Their motor skills both large and fine are developed through these activities.
They also learn to take care of self and care of environment. When children learn to take off and zip up their own jackets they not only learn to master a skill but they also have high confidence in their own abilities. Care of environment comes through lessons in dusting, sweeping, watering the plants, taking care of the class pets, composting, recycling and many such activities. These children become more aware to the environment around them and become change makers. The miniature world of the classroom prepares the child for the outside world.
Children learn grace and courtesy as part of the curriculum. This helps them be more mindful of the language they use with each other.
 

Math

“The things a child sees are not just remembered, they form a part of his soul.” —Maria Montessori
Math is introduced in a very methodical way.
First children are given concrete experience and with the understanding that each number is separate object and that they are in sequence.
Tactile learning comes in play when they can touch and feel the numbers with the help of sandpaper numbers.
Then they associate the numbers with the quantity. Here children work with materials in the classroom that help then give a very clear understanding of the numbers and their association. We talk about the term Materialized Abstraction wherein child is first exposed to concrete mate and then when he/she has a clear concept of the materials then it is combined with an activity, The repetition of this works leads to clarity and slowly the child is able to work in abstraction. (without the help of concrete materials).
Secondly children are taught with the isolation of concept. The idea is that only one math concept is taught at one time. This is important for children under six so we can make sure that they have clear understanding.
 

Language

“The things a child sees are not just remembered, they form a part of his soul.” —Maria Montessori
Literacy development starts early in a child's life, influenced by culture, environment, and opportunities from parents and teachers. From the first month, children experience oral language development. By age two to three, they begin building a foundation for reading and writing through speech and responses to books. Oral language activities help develop communication, vocabulary, and math-related skills like matching and sequencing.
Reading skills are introduced through sandpaper letters, focusing on sounds rather than letter names. The movable alphabet is key to literacy success, with phonemics and phonograms further enhancing reading ability. In Montessori education, reading requires decoding and comprehension, built through exercises in Practical Life and Sensorial activities. Writing development starts with fine motor skills, progressing through tasks like tracing Metal Insets. Creative expression fosters fulfillment through writing as children articulate their ideas.
 

Social Studies

“The things a child sees are not just remembered, they form a part of his soul.” —Maria Montessori
The curriculum is designed to foster a child’s natural curiosity and encourages hands on experiential learning in the areas of spatial awareness, geography and environmental understanding. By engaging with their surroundings— whether through mapping the classroom, identifying land and water forms or studying the continents— children develop a deep understanding of the world.
 

Science

“The things a child sees are not just remembered, they form a part of his soul.” —Maria Montessori
Science plays a large role in language acquisition and expression.
We do hands on activities so as to pique the interest of young minds.
Be it a simple activity as learning about trees and going outside to touch and hug a tree or a more complex science experiment such as watching a volcano, children really get fascinated by science only if they can witness it,
Every science lesson is first introduced through practical lessons, reading books and later with worksheets if children show interest in doing paperwork.
The main focus is to get their curiosity going.
 

Yoga

Movement is essential for young children as it supports their overall development. Yoga is a way of life where we Yoga not just strengthens the muscle and the bones it also stimulates the brain development, enhancing cognitive functions like memory, attention and problem solving. When we start young it’s easier for children to imbibe it and then they continue to use it as a way of life.
 

Art & Music

Art and music provides a way to express our emotions. An early exposure to art and music help children develop a love and understanding to various forms of art. Children make and create art according to the seasons, mediums, reading about different artists and also through imagination.