'Establishing lasting peace is the work of education'

- Maria Montessori

What does Montessori On 1st Offer

CLASSROOMS:
-Three small classes: Practical Life , Sensorial and Language, Maths and Cultural
-Ages 18 months to 6 years
-School readiness grade R

TEACHING:
-Montessori ethos combined with a traditional style teaching
-Focusing on age appropriate, stimulating tasks and activities
-Promoting independence and freedom of movement within boundaries
-Aims for Holistic Development : Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual & Language

THEMES AND VISITS:
-Weekly themes: Letters, Around the world, Space, My home and family, My 5 senses
-Occupational therapy screening, hearing/speech screening
-Mini science show, puppet masters, the zoo, Hooked on Books, chicken incubator

FOOD:
-milk and honey/sugar for breakfast
- home cooked lunch and dessert
-mid afternoon snack 
-baking ( every second friday )

TIMES:
-Monday to Thursday 7:00 AM to 17:00 PM
-Friday 7:00 AM - 16:30 PM

STAFF:
- Teachers qualified with a National Diploma in Early Childhood Development
- All staff qualified in First aid level 1 and 2