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The Applebee Montessori Curriculum adheres to the Montessori Method
of education which is based on Doctor Maria Montessori’s
(1870-1952) scientific observations about how children learn as
they progress from birth to adulthood. Montessori’s research into
child development, and subsequent findings about how to create the
optimal learning environment, came to form the foundations of the
‘Montessori Method’. Essential to the Montessori Method, is the
Montessori Curriculum, which is a child-centered learning framework
that incorporates holistic learning outcomes tailored to each
individual child’s developmental needs and interests.
The Montessori Curriculum covers five key learning areas,
including: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language and
CulturePractical LifePractical Life activities help children learn
how to care for themselves and their environment. These activities
help the child to become more independent, leading to greater
self-confidence, and the ability to face new challenges. Practical
Life exercises include lessons in grace and courtesy, care for
self, and care for the environment. The purpose of these activities
is to enhance co-ordination, concentration, independence, and
indirectly prepare children for writing and reading. Activities
often include cleaning, food preparation, polishing and watering
plants.SensorialSensorial materials were designed by Doctor Maria
Montessori to help children express and classify their sensory
experiences. The purpose of sensorial activities is to aid in the
development of the intellectual senses of the child, which develops
the ability to observe and compare with precision. There are
sensorial materials that focus on visual perception, tactile
impressions, auditory sense, and olfactory and taste perceptions.
Activities often include matching and grading materials that
isolate the sense of sight, sound, touch, taste and
smell.MathematicsMathematical concepts are introduced to the child
using concrete sensorial materials. Initial explorations with
sensorial materials encourage children to understand basic math
concepts such as learning number recognition, counting and
sequencing of numbers. Sensorial work prepares the child for a more
formal introduction to mathematics, and the introduction of
abstract mathematical concepts such as the decimal system and
mathematical operations
.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.CultureCultural
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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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