We blend the best of Montessori principles, STEM education, and the New Zealand early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki, to create a nurturing, explorative learning environment that allows children to develop critical life skills.
The health and wellbeing of the child are protected and nurtured. Children have a sense of wellbeing and resilience. They understand their own mana atuatanga – uniqueness and spiritual connectedness
Children and their families feel a sense of belonging. They know they belong and have a sense of connection to others and the environment. Childrens relationships to Papatūānuku is based on whakapapa, respect, and aroha.
The child learns through active exploration of the environment. Children are critical thinkers, problem solvers and explorers. They see themselves as exploders, able to connect with and care for their own and the wider worlds.
The languages and symbols of children’s own and other cultures are promoted and protected. Children are strong and effective communicators. Through te reo Māori children’s identity, belonging and wellbeing are enhanced
Opportunities for learning are equitable, and each child’s contribution is valued. Children learn with and alongside others. They have a strong sense of themselves as a link between past, present and future.
This first area of the Montessori curriculum lays the foundation for all the other areas of learning the environment. Practical life activities are simple daily tasks that:
Children learn to focus and be mindful of themselves, others, and the environment.
This is where the Montessori materials really become the focus of learning and prepare children to write and read. Sensorial materials clearly set apart and demonstrates abstract concepts such as
Children are introduced to these materials and are then encouraged to work independently. This then prepares children to work with the decimal system, geometry concepts and other complex mathematical later in life
Montessori Language and arts provides a systematic approach to understanding the key sounds of the English language
The reading activities build children’s skills incrementally, with each concept building on the one before.
The final focus is parts of speech, in which children use the sorting skills they have been developing in their practical life and sensorial work.
Children learn through culture and science activities which include:
Throughout Culture and Science activities, children are learning about the connection of life and are indirectly introduced to the idea of cosmic education.
Children use materials that help build a strong mathematical foundation, focusing on:
Children build their knowledge with hands on experimentation with the ability to correct errors using the Montessori mathematical materials.
in this step, we are selecting a question to answer or problem solve.
Discovery is all about active research and intentional teaching. Tamariki explore ways in which to bring their ideas to life.
This is where the fun happens!
This step is where tamariki use the skills, processes and knowledge that were taught and obtained in the discovery stage and put them to work.
Once tamariki have formed their creation, its time to share it with their peers. Together we reflect on what works well and work together to help produce any solutions that might be needed.
This step is what closes the loop. Tamariki have the chance to reflect on the presentation work and are able to revise their work as needed to produce an even better solution.
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7.30 am to 5.30 pm.
We are closed on all Public holidays.
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