School Readiness and Kinder Preparation Workbooks cover a broad range of primary school subjects. They provide extensive opportunities for writing practice, reading, problem solving, counting and classification.
Through the EYLF, children develop a strong sense of being, belonging, and becoming.
The Culture Curriculum introduces children to the arts, geography, science, environment, national culture, music, and history. They discover similarities and differences, and develop an understanding and respect for diversity.
Through language activities, children learn letter recognition, letter formation, phonics, vowels and consonants, and the early stages of writing and reading.
The mathematics materials teach children how to count, sequence, add, subtract, identify patters, and learn about number systems.
Through sensorial materials, children refine their senses, and develop the necessary foundations for language and mathematics.
Through practical life activities, children develop fine motor skills, independence, and self-help skills.
Many Montessori Academy childcare centres have established school partnership programs that connect children and families with local primary schools. They also provide opportunities for excursions and buddy programs that develop positive associations with transitioning to school.
Daily routines prepare children for the structure of the primary school environment. Throughout the day, students practice self-help skills, such as independent toileting, unwrapping their lunch, and putting on a hat and sunscreen.
School Readiness and Kinder Preparation Workbooks cover a broad range of primary school subjects. They provide extensive opportunities for writing practice, reading, problem solving, counting and classification.
The Montessori classroom encourages children to take an active role in their learning. They explore, collaborate, and direct their own learning. This structure encourages children to develop confidence, independence, and a positive approach towards school and life-long learning.
In addition the Montessori Curriculum, all Montessori Academy childcare centres also teach the Australian Government’s Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF): Belonging, Being & Becoming. The EYLF incorporates five learning outcomes that work hand-in-hand with the Montessori Curriculum to support children’s learning from birth to age five. Five Key Outcomes of the EYLF: