Rays Montessori
Rays Montessori’s aim is to encourage the development of the child as a whole by providing a comprehensive Montessori education, cultivating independent thought and foundational skills as well as awareness of their environment; empathy for others; social ease and confidence.
Our main aim is
- To nurture the child’s spirit,imagination,creatity and intelligence using an authentic Montessori Method. “Follow the child’ is the main motto of Rays Montessori
- To foster a love of learning
- To encourage helping nature and also taking care of younger children
- To recognise the responsibility towards others as well as the earth as a planet
- Facilitating involvement of parents and guardians and the society as a whole
IMC Certified Montessori
The Five Principles of Montessori Methodology
5 areas of learning - We approach holistic way and focus on the unique developmental needs of individual child.There are five key areas of learning in the Montessori environment. Each area helps the child learn and grow by stimulating their development through logical and creative experiences.1. Respect for the Child. Respect for the Child is the major principle underlying the entire Montessori method.
2. The Absorbent Mind.
3. Sensitive Periods.
4. The Prepared Environment.
5. Self Learning
Montessori education is based upon the scientific discoveries and observations made by Dr. Maria Montessori. Montessori conceived of education as a natural process which occurs spontaneously as the child interacts with her environment. Her approach supports the development of every child’s full potential. Montessori classrooms are richly prepared, highly ordered environments. Children are placed in three year age groupings and given freedom to move around the classroom and choose their work from among growth promoting activities (many of which were designed by Montessori herself). The teacher acts as a guide, introducing children to the materials according to their individual development.
Curriculum at Montessori
5 areas of learning - We approach holistic way and focus on the unique developmental needs of individual child.There are five key areas of learning in the Montessori environment. Each area helps the child learn and grow by stimulating their development through logical and creative experiences.
Practical Life Exercises
Montessori practical life exercises are designed to prepare your child for daily living by teaching them how to interact with their environment.Practical life exercises include care of self and care of the environment,
Sensorial Exercises
Focus on developing your child’s ability to understand and adapt to their environment. Exposure to sensory information, such as dimension, color, shape, texture, smell, and taste, helps your child classify and categorize the things around them as they explore the world.
Sensorial exercises allow your child to refine each of their senses:
- Sight (Visual)
- Touch (Tactile)
- Smell (Olfactory)
- Taste (Gustatory)
- Sound (Auditory)
- Stereognostic (Kinaesthetic)
Arithmetic
Focus on bringing order to your child’s experiences. This area of learning prepares the mind for further exploration by first introducing sequential work including an understanding of numbers through ten. Each exercise builds upon another and your child gradually moves from concrete to abstract areas such as place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fractions. Activities dealing with mathematics are not implemented at a set pace, allowing your child to grow at their own natural pace.
Language
Montessori language exercises focus on increasing your child’s listening skills, comprehension, and vocabulary. Scientific research backs up the Montessori belief that children are born with what they need to develop language and that they absorb language with little effort. Since your child creates an internal understanding of their environment, they must practice using these words during this early stage of life. This area of learning is designed to help your child experience different modes of language within their environment. Building a strong vocabulary sets the foundation for understanding the importance of communication and developing increased reading and writing skills.
Cultural
Montessori cultural exercises focus on allowing your child to experience their place in the world and gain an appreciation and respect for differences. These exercises explore their culture and others while teaching that all beings are fundamentally related. This area of learning helps your child discover the world around them and understand their own significance in it.
Cultural exercises explore a variety of topics, such as:
- Geography
- Zoology
- Science
- Botany
- History
- Art
- Music
