Montessori curriculum
Independent, child-led learning for all age groups
The Montessori curriculum is an extremely well respected and trusted methodology that has been supporting children’s academic development for over 100 years. It is founded on two main principles: a child’s natural curiosity to learn and their love of gaining new knowledge and skills. A Montessori classroom is a carefully prepared environment that offers exposure to a variety of materials and experiences. This hands-on approach allows the children to see, listen, and feel concepts that they are learning. You’ll often notice a quiet hum in a Montessori classroom as children work independently or in small groups. Through engagement in age- appropriate activities, CV children of all ages develop concentration, persistence and discipline.
Freedom within limits embraces the notion of providing children options within a carefully structured environment to empower decision making.
Freedom within limits
Children are encouraged to engage in self-directed activities while educators adjust activities to meet each child's individual developmental journey.
Child-led learning
This provides opportunities for children to work independently, which builds confidence, focus and helps improve their sense of self.
Individual learning
Key Elements of Montessori Learning
Practical life Practical life activities are purposeful tasks that imitate actions experienced in everyday life. These activities are applicable within each age group and adapt to each child’s unique developmental journey. Gaining real-world skills is a cornerstone of developing the whole child and supports children’s confidence outside of the classroom. These activities are often multi-sensory in nature as the Montessori philosophy is founded in the idea that children learn from everything they see, hear, touch, taste and feel. For that reason, children are presented with activities that will stimulate multiple senses at a time for them to truly immerse themselves in their learning. |  | ||
The Montessori classroom Each Montessori classroom is specifically designed to stimulate learning and cultivate a calm environment. Activities are set on low shelves that are easily seen and accessed by CV children. When the educator facilitates an area of learning, children are open to go to the appropriate shelf and choose which activity they would like to use. The activities themselves are colourful and inviting, easily manipulated and stimulate multi-sensory learning. This choice ensures that children feel like active participants in their educational journey. |  | ||
Brain gym Within our Montessori curriculum, we incorporate Brain Gym exercises throughout the day. Brain Gym is a proven system that is based on the physical components of learning. On the surface, these activities support balance, coordination, posture and get children moving throughout the day. However, it also has been proven to synchronize one’s system in a way that supports emotional health, focus and comprehension. Often as adults, we need to stand up and go for walk to better focus ourselves on the task at hand and it is similar for children. As with our nutrition program, we believe that a healthy body leads to a health mind. |  | ||
Key Elements of Montessori Learning
Practical life
Practical life activities are purposeful tasks that imitate actions experienced in everyday life. These activities are applicable within each age group and adapt to each child’s unique developmental journey. Gaining real-world skills is a cornerstone of developing the whole child and supports children’s confidence outside of the classroom. These activities are often multi-sensory in nature as the Montessori philosophy is founded in the idea that children learn from everything they see, hear, touch, taste and feel. For that reason, children are presented with activities that will stimulate multiple senses at a time for them to truly immerse themselves in their learning.
The Montessori classroom
Each Montessori classroom is specifically designed to stimulate learning and cultivate a calm environment. Activities are set on low shelves that are easily seen and accessed by CV children. When the educator facilitates an area of learning, children are open to go to the appropriate shelf and choose which activity they would like to use. The activities themselves are colourful and inviting, easily manipulated and stimulate multi-sensory learning. This choice ensures that children feel like active participants in their educational journey.
Brain gym
Within our Montessori curriculum, we incorporate Brain Gym exercises throughout the day. Brain Gym is a proven system that is based on the physical components of learning. On the surface, these activities support balance, coordination, posture and get children moving throughout the day. However, it also has been proven to synchronize one’s system in a way that supports emotional health, focus and comprehension. Often as adults, we need to stand up and go for walk to better focus ourselves on the task at hand and it is similar for children. As with our nutrition program, we believe that a healthy body leads to a health mind.
“Children are empowered to learn at their own pace, with activities that stimulate their unique academic journey. Educators will monitor children as they work independently and supply additional elements or new activities when they see a child is ready.”
– Fatima Tavares, Director of Quality
Core Knowledge
Core Knowledge is a sequential learning model that strengthens children natural creativity, delivers opportunities for socialization and fosters emotional intelligence in addition to academic.
HighScope
HighScope is a collaborative, creative and hands-on approach to learning, that employs small group learning to foster engagement and early socialization in the infant and toddler programs.
Nutrition
The CV food program is founded on the philosophy that good nutrition is the fuel that powers active minds. Each of our academies include a professional chef who freshly prepares all meals on-site.
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