Our curriculum
follows that advocated by the Association Montessori Internationale
(AMI).
The curriculum can be divided into 5 main areas
:
Practical Life
Also known as the Exercises
of Daily Living, the activities here lay the
foundation for all future learning as the
child develops the essential powers of concentration
through completing each task. He learns how
to take care of himself and the environment,
as well as to adopt appropriate social etiquette
that allows him to function comfortably in
all situations.
Sensorial
As the name implies, the
apparatus in this area train and develop the
senses of the child. As his senses become
increasingly refined, he is able to absorb
rich and detailed information from the environment.
This heightened sensitivity makes the world
come alive for him as he experiences the myriad
shapes, colours, textures, smells, sounds,
flavours and other qualities around him. The
sensorial materials also aim to give him mental
classifications which enable him to organize
the information he takes in.
Language
Activities are introduced
which aid in the development of linguistics
and literacy. The bilingual environment grooms
the children to express themselves articulately
and confidently in English and Mandarin. The
child is encouraged to develop a love for
reading as this is an invaluable for learning
and expanding his knowledge.
Mathematics
The
mathematical materials aim to provide the
child with concrete representations of concepts
such as addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division. These concrete examples eventually
pave the way for the child to develop an abstract
understanding of all these ideas.
Culture
This area corresponds
to the child’s natural curiosity of
the world around them. It encompasses a wide
range of topics such as art, music, science
and geography. It forms an introduction to
the people and cultures of other places, connecting
the child to the global community in which
he lives.
