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...
Outdoor exploration: Walking in the river
Children walk in the river and have fun in the water outdoors. "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." - a Chinese proverb.
❤️ Appreciation day 2022 ❤️
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy.
Practicing washing legs with peers
Children practiced washing legs with their peers to show appreciation to their parents. They guide each other on the steps of washing legs and foot care. Keep it up, children! The day is counting down, and let’s wait for the day!
Happy Mother’s Day! 2022
Mom is always the most treasured person in a child's heart. Our dear little children were preparing cards for their most beloved mom. Wishing all the moms' a Happy Mother's Day!
2022 Hari Raya Open House
To let one know about a culture is to let one experience it. The children had Hari Raya Open House in school. They dressed up in Malay traditional costumes, brought some traditional foods to share with their peers, and learned dance movements! They enjoyed it so much....
Practical Life lesson: Flower arrangement
Flower arrangement is one of the Practical Life lessons that help children develop their gross and fine motor skills, concentration, self-regulation, control of movement, coordination and sense of aesthetics.