The Montessori program is for three to five year olds.
The Merit School’s Montessori program is designed to assist young children develop the fullness of their individual potential in a warm and nurturing environment. This program allows children to learn at their own pace, ensuring the students become confident learners in an environment where they are unafraid to challenge themselves. This experience lays a strong foundation for the students’ future academic years as they transition into public or private schools.
Our Montessori Program offers:
- Safe and secure environment
- Trained, experienced teachers
- Well equipped classrooms with specialized Montessori materials
- Creative playgrounds
- Learning centers, story time, interactive play
- Independent, self-directed learning and self assessment
- Mixed age groups of students
- Parental involvement encouraged
Components Of Our Montessori Program
Sensory Education: Students learn through the senses by sorting, matching and comparing objects by shape, touch, taste & sound.
Mathematics: By using number rods, golden beads and spindle boxes, students learn to understand and express mathematical terms.
Cultural Studies: Through the use of globes, puzzle maps and flags, montessori students study and understand other cultures, people and countries. Elements of the natural world are also taught through pictures and the use of three part cards.
Creative Arts: Music, arts & craft, storytelling, movements and drama activities are an integral part of the montessori classroom.
Literacy Skills: Students learn literacy skills through the use of materials like sandpaper letters, sound cylinders and moveable alphabet to form letters and words.
Practical Life: Children are taught special skills to be independent, capable and self-reliant.
Montessori Principles
- Freedom of choice with responsibility
- Foster independence and self motivation
- Developing character and positive self image
- Instructive materials
- Respect for all life and diversity
