Curriculum
EYFS
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum has seven key areas of learning: Communication & Language: Developing children's speaking, listening, and understanding. Physical Development: Building both large (running) and small (holding a pencil) motor skills. Personal, Social & Emotional Development: Nurturing self-confidence, managing emotions, and forming relationships. Literacy: Fostering a love of books and teaching foundational reading and writing skills. Mathematics: Introducing numbers, shapes, and measurement through play. Understanding the World: Expanding curiosity about people, communities, and the natural world. Expressive Arts & Design: Encouraging creativity through art, music, and imaginative play.
Montessori
Montessori education focuses on key skill areas that help children learn and grow. Here’s a quick look at the core curriculum: Practical Life: This area teaches kids how to care for themselves and their environment. Activities like pouring water or buttoning a coat build concentration and coordination. Sensorial: Children use specialized materials to explore the world through their senses. This helps them understand and categorize things based on attributes like size, colour, and texture. Language: This goes beyond reading and writing. It starts with oral language and moves to phonics to help children learn to express themselves and communicate effectively. Mathematics: Using hands-on tools like the Golden Beads, children gain a tangible understanding of numbers and mathematical concepts before moving on to abstract ideas. Culture: This area introduces children to the world around them, covering geography, history, and science. It nurtures their natural curiosity about different places and things. Grace and Courtesy: This is about learning social skills. Children are taught how to be respectful, kind, and empathetic to others, helping them become thoughtful members of a community.