Pre-school
3- 6 years
Igniting imagination, sparking curiosity and harnessing potential for lifelong learning
Welcome to the Garden, where we recognise the early years between the ages of 3-6 years are fundamental to igniting a love of learning that nurtures the development of the whole child. Dr Maria Montessori coined this stage in your child's life as the 'Absorbent Mind', where children relish in the opportunity to explore and discover new things each day, sparked by an innate sense of curiosity.
The program
Under the guidance of a trained teacher, children in our Montessori classroom learn through meaningful discovery as they explore with bespoke hands-on materials developed to cultivate essential foundations of self-determination, discipline, focus and a zest for knowledge.
The core curriculum
Our purposefully designed classrooms are thoughtfully prepared to support your child's love of learning, allowing them to move, touch, manipulate and explore through five distinct curriculum areas:
In our Stage 1, preschool program, children are equipped with opportunities and enriching experiences to develop key skills that support a life long capacity to thrive:
Our Stage 1 (3-6 year) class is offered as a 3 or 5 day program for preparatory students from 9am-3pm. Preparatory (Prep) students are Early Learners who will turn three years of age on commencement of enrolment on the clear understanding that they will continue their primary education at Southside Montessori.
3- 6 years
Igniting imagination, sparking curiosity and harnessing potential for lifelong learning
Welcome to the Garden, where we recognise the early years between the ages of 3-6 years are fundamental to igniting a love of learning that nurtures the development of the whole child. Dr Maria Montessori coined this stage in your child's life as the 'Absorbent Mind', where children relish in the opportunity to explore and discover new things each day, sparked by an innate sense of curiosity.
The program
Under the guidance of a trained teacher, children in our Montessori classroom learn through meaningful discovery as they explore with bespoke hands-on materials developed to cultivate essential foundations of self-determination, discipline, focus and a zest for knowledge.
The core curriculum
Our purposefully designed classrooms are thoughtfully prepared to support your child's love of learning, allowing them to move, touch, manipulate and explore through five distinct curriculum areas:
- Practical Life
- Language
- Sensorial
- Mathematics
- Cultural subjects
In our Stage 1, preschool program, children are equipped with opportunities and enriching experiences to develop key skills that support a life long capacity to thrive:
- Self-care
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor skills
- Respect for individuality
- Care of environment
- Sense of community
- Refinement of language
- Appreciation of diversity
- A sense of wonder
Our Stage 1 (3-6 year) class is offered as a 3 or 5 day program for preparatory students from 9am-3pm. Preparatory (Prep) students are Early Learners who will turn three years of age on commencement of enrolment on the clear understanding that they will continue their primary education at Southside Montessori.