Montessori

A well known and established method of teaching practised worldwide, founded by Dr Maria Montessori, develops independent confident thinkers. The concept of of normalisation which forms an integral part of her famous Montessori model is believed to emerge when developmental needs are met within a child's enviroment.

Characteristics of normalisation identified by Dr Montessori include love of order and work; spontaneous concentration; attachment to reality; love of silence and working alone; sublimation of the possessive instinct; power to act from real choice;obedience, independence and initiative; spontaneous self discipline; and joy.

The curriculum includes Practical Life Exercises, Sensorial Training, Montessori Language, Montessori Mathematics, Cultural Subjects and Creative Arts.