Our Classroom

Multi-age Groups

Children between the ages of 3-6 (sometimes 2 1/2 yrs old) are in the same class and work alongside one another.

In her wisdom, Dr. Montessori grouped children of various ages together in a classroom for the following reasons:

• Different ages together present a more realistic version of society.
• The sense of community is emphasized by the younger children learning from the older ones.
• The older children learn responsibility and take pride in setting a good example. Tthey also see firsthand, how any bad behaviour is quite rapidly mimicked by the younger children – this immediate consequence often modifies their actions in a positive way.
• Working in multi-age groups helps eliminate competition as children are exposed to various levels of maturity, talent and skill. A 3 year old may be capable of doing something a 4 year old has not accomplished, but that same 4 year old is able to do things that a 5 year old in the same class, may not yet have mastered.
• Helping younger children encourages the older children to express their natural desire for kindness and understanding.

The Setting

In designing our classroom, our goal was to create a naturally bright, cozy and home-like setting.

Our learning materials are made of solid wood and finely crafted to attract your child and ignite his/her curiosity.

There is a lot of room for your child to move around and explore the lessons which are of interest. This freedom to move around often results in less fidgeting and restlessness as your child is not physically restricted by a desk or designated seat.

Peaceful

Perhaps the most prevalent difference between conventional early educational settings and the Montessori classroom is the volume. Children in a Montessori classroom are wholeheartedly engaged and therefore very quiet.

In fact, our children enjoy the silence and often remind each other to speak with a “quiet voice.” In every day life, quiet settings are not easy to find but one of the most valuable things we can offer your child is the chance to be peaceful.