Montessori Method
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The Montessori method is an educational approach to children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician
and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952).
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The main idea of The Montessori method is simply treating every child with respect, giving them the freedom within the limits of a carefully structured environment and allowing them to develop naturally at their own pace.
The main areas in Montessori are:
Practical Life material - provides children with opportunities to develop self-confidence, self-discipline and life skills.
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Sensorial material - enhances the child’s ability to judge different dimension’s while also stimulating the senses.
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Language, Math’s, Culture provide opportunities for the child to develop their language, problem solving and enlarge the child’s knowledge of the cultural world.
Play Based
The play-based curriculum allows children space to explore and think in a creative way, as they have opportunities to set up real life scenarios where they practice, share and learn skills they will need in later life.
Mount Carmel Academy Montessori adheres to Aistear the curriculum framework for
children from birth to 6 years produce by
The National Council for Curriculum
and Assessment.
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Aistear’s aim is to help every child to grow and develop's a competent and confident learner through the contexts of play and supported by caring, learning relationships with adults and peers across Aistear’s four themes; Well-being, Identity and Belonging, Communicating and Exploring and Thinking.