Are children able to learn in a mixed-age environment?
Are children able to learn in a mixed-age environment? In Montessori, children of different ages learn together in the same classroom. This promotes collaboration, social skills, empathy, and the sharing of knowledge. Older children become mentors to younger ones,...
The bead chains
In Montessori, the bead chains are a math material for hands on learning. The purpose of the bead chains is to teach skip counting. However, the bead chains are also an indirect preparation for multiplication, understanding the squaring of numbers, and then...
Beneficial of observation in a Montessori classroom
The power of observation is one of the many key elements of a Montessori classroom. Children are free to observe their peers, in so far as they don't interrupt their concentration, or otherwise disturb them. Observation in a Montessori classroom is beneficial for...
Classified Pictures
Classified Pictures is a favourite work of the young ones in our school. This amazing piece of material not only offers names to the child but also a meaningful conversation that revolves around that picture. We often observe a child tell his or her friend the same...
Hari Raya Open House
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri Hari Raya Open House at school.A million thanks to the parent's support and teacher's effort in making this celebration successful.
The “prepared environment”.
The “prepared environment” is Maria Montessori’s concept that the environment can be designed to facilitate maximum independent learning and exploration by the child. In the prepared environment, there is a variety of activities as well as a great deal of movement. A...
Culture Scrapbook
Our Culture Scrapbook. No doubt scrapbooking develop children's creativity. Right from their preschool years, scrapbooks can hone their creative skills and thinking skills and let them be more imaginative. It is like a memory book for them. Good job my dear...
The smelling bottles are a part of the early childhood Montessori Sensorial.
Smelling bottles are standard material in the Sensorial area of a Montessori classroom. The smelling bottles are a part of the early childhood Montessori Sensorial lesson sequence, focusing on the olfactory sense. Children and adults alike can have fun with the...
Why Practical Life Activities are so important in a Montessori classroom?
Why Practical Life Activities are so important in a Montessori classroom? Practical life activity is a way of life for humans. It helps the child to adapt to his/her environment. Children are naturally attracted to these activities. The graceful coordinated movement...
Mathematics is introduced through concrete materials to abstract materials.
In the Montessori classroom, Mathematics is introduced through concrete materials to abstract materials. Children at the first plane of development are Sensorial explorers. These concrete materials help children to understand the concepts of quantity and group...
Music and movement activities use a range of sensory modalities.
Within education, music and movement activities use a range of sensory modalities such as vision, hearing, and movement to support learning in a fun and engaging way. Children learn through play, imitation, and exploration - and music and movement combine these using...
SNAIL NATURE STUDY
SNAIL NATURE STUDY. "Education is not something a teacher does, but it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being. It is not acquired by listening to words but in virtue of experiences in which the child acts on his environment." - The...
Develop CCIO (Concentration, Coordination, Independence, and Order).
Slicing a banana is a simple, practical life activity and a food preparation activity for children that aims to Develop CCIO (Concentration, Coordination, Independence, and Order). Boost self-esteem. Strengthen the finger muscles.
Culture: Tap roots and fibrous root.
Culture: Tap roots and fibrous root Kids learn about the roots of a plant that take up water and nutrients from the soil. They also anchor the plant to the ground and keep it steady. The stem carries water and nutrients to different parts of the plant. It also...
‘Mengeja’ and make simple comprehension.
We let our students read at four, and by five years old, they start learning 'mengeja' (Bahasa Melayu) without memorizing the word beforehand. They learn to be independent. The ability to write for a child develops slowly and gradually. By six years old, they can...
Timetable for lessons in a Montessori classroom?
In a Montessori classroom, there is no timetable for lessons. The children are self-driven by their inner timetables. They have the freedom to choose their work. And sometimes, the children's choices are also influenced by another child.
Concentration comes after awareness
On a shining day, the playground was filled with waves of laughter and joy. Children were wandering in the playground. At a corner where children were not wandering. They were looking at the snail quietly. They started to observe the movements and appearance of the...
Foundational Skills: Order, Coordination, Concentration & Independence
In practical life activities, the child can develop a high level of concentration, develop a sense of order, take pride in completing a job, increase independence, respect for his or her community and surroundings, and improve fine motor skills.
The Birthday Walk
Beyond celebrating the birthday student, the Birthday Walk is also a learning experience for all students. In keeping with Montessori philosophy, the birthday student uses physical props to depict their journey and growth. The process begins by setting up the...
Music ignites all areas of child development and skills.
Music ignites all areas of child development and skills for school readiness, including intellectual, social-emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. It helps the body and the mind work together. Exposing children to music during early development helps them...