Montessori Preschool Program
The preschool class at DAVMES caters to children aged 2.5 to 5 years old. Montessori materials are utilized to aid in developing children’s concentration, coordination, and work habits. These tools are crucial for achieving proficiency in language, grammar, math, geography, science, and social studies.
Key Areas in the Montessori Classroom
Mathematics
Progresses from concrete to abstract concepts, ensuring a deep comprehension of fundamental math principles. This process equips children with problem-solving abilities and paves the way for advanced reasoning.
Practical Life
Focuses on refining fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, gross motor control, and cognitive order. It encompasses self-care, environmental care, social skill development, and physical movement coordination.
Language Development
Vital for overall growth, language opportunities within the Montessori setting include rich oral interactions, storytelling, and exposure to poetry. Sandpaper letters facilitate the association between sounds and symbols, fostering written expression and reading proficiency. The study of grammar further enhances reading skills.
Sensorial Area
Children explore their surroundings through sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. Sensorial materials heighten their sensory awareness, laying a strong foundation for math, geometry, and language skills.
Cultural Studies
Encompasses geography, botany, zoology, and respect for global diversity. Lessons cover various aspects of geography, the solar system, botany, and zoology. Children are encouraged to appreciate different cultures worldwide, fostering a sense of connection to the global community and instilling reverence for all life.