OUR PROGRAM
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OUR PROGRAM
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Social Studies:
Cultural subjects are all interrelated in a Montessori curriculum and help
constitute a truly integrated program. Cultural education presents the
child's world far and near, past and present. The students examine the
origins and working of earth and the universe, the emergence of humankind, the
rise of civilization and the study of history.
Biology, Zoology and Botany:
We hope to instill an ecological view of life and a sense of responsibility
for the environment. We teach that each individual life on earth is fighting
for its own survival, while serving the good of the whole universe. Biology lessons are structured to give students a means of classification
which can be used to organize and relate the facts of biology.
History:
This subject follows the development of the solar system, life on earth, early
civilization, the development of humankind, and recorded history. Students
learn how the contributions of humankind throughout history have brought us to
where we are today.
Geography:
The study of geography is designed to show how the physical configurations of
the earth contribute to history. The study of physical geography forms the
basis of the study of economic geography which explains the interdependence of
all people.
Science:
In this area, the children's natural curiosity is stimulated through discovery
projects and experiments, from which they draw their own conclusions. The
first science experiments are designed to give the children basic knowledge
which will help them to understand the development of the solar system, the
earth and its configurations, life on earth and the needs of plants and
animals.
Language:
The sensitive period for language continues through ages five and a half to
eight years. The child is interested in understanding what constitutes
language in relation to words, their function and their relationships. The
elementary language curriculum focuses on word study, spelling, grammar,
punctuation, penmanship and capitalization. Research, reading and creative
writing are practised throughout the curriculum. Daily French lessons are
held.
Mathematics:
Our concrete, sequential learning materials ensure that mathematics is not
simply memorized, but understood. When students have experienced the
material, its spoken language or name, then its written symbol are introduced.
Once the material, its verbal language and symbolic representation have been
studied in turn, they are associated with one another in a sequence referred
to as "quantity, symbol and association".
Geometry:
Elementary students are introduced to geometry on a sensorial level, through
the manipulation of plane and solid geometric figures. They construct three
dimensional forms and artistic drawings of geometric figures. Students gain a
strong understanding of fundamental geometric concepts through sequential
lessons that follow the historical development of the subject.
