Practical Life
Practical life activities are applicable for all ages, even for small children. These activities include tasks that are developed to care for themselves, their environment and others. Activities include ‘Grace and Courtesy’ lessons that engage children in respectful relationships. Through such activities, children learn to manage their behaviour, regulate their emotions, refine motor skills, improve self-confidence, increase independence, and take pride in their work.Sensorial
Sensorial experiences begin at birth as a child processes learning through their senses. At Little Wonders Montessori, we use different sensorial materials to help the child engage their senses. By focusing on one specific quality such as colour, weight, shape, size, texture, taste, sound or smell allows the child to build concentration as well as help to broaden and refine their senses increasing their perception and logical awareness. We also encourage children to participate in a range of activities designed to help children’s sense of balance and self.Language
Language materials are designed to enhance vocabulary and explore both written and spoken language. Through language-based activities, such as the sandpaper letters and the moveable alphabet, children learn phonetic sounds and how to compose words phonetically. They progress using concrete materials to compose their own written work, read the work of others, and learn to communicate their unique thoughts and feelings.Mathematics
Children have an innate attraction to the science of numbers. Our curriculum is based on giving children exposure to concrete materials for the recognition of numbers and quantity. Over time, children are encouraged to explore mathematical concepts that will give them greater insights into the way numbers organise their world. We provide children with inspiring resources and opportunities to initiate activities that promote mathematical thinking and reasoning balanced by explicit teaching through a learner-directed approach that entails exploring maths in play.Culture
Cultural activities lead the child to experience music, stories, artwork and items from the child’s community, society and cultural background. The areas of geography, science, zoology and botany are all included in this area. A range of globes, puzzle maps and folders containing pictures from different countries all help to give the child an insight into different cultures. The culture area encourages children to develop their capacity for creation and develop fine motor skills. Whilst learning to freely express themselves. Through cultural activities, children develop an awareness and appreciation of the world around them.Resources
The indoor and outdoor spaces at Little Wonders Montessori have been designed to integrate nature into the daily learning routine. Natural settings with a cohesive design inspire curiosity and imagination engaging the child’s eagerness to explore multiple learning opportunities both collaboratively and individually. Our well-designed outdoor environment combines both natural and manufactured elements to create the perfect balance of natural and planned learning activities. Natural play areas provide constructive opportunities that encourage children to collaborate and cooperate as they think creatively and innovatively.
