Dr. Maria Montessori was a pioneer in early child education. Maria Montessori born in Chiaravalle, Italy into a home of music, books and study. In her early teens she entered engineering school. Then medical school, becoming the first woman Doctor of Medicine in Italt in 1896, From observing young. Underprivileged patients. Dr. Maria Montessori determined that environment was a more important factor in their behavior than previously believed. She set about designing learning materials and studying children as they used them. These materials combined with a specially prepared environment and trained teachers, led to the Montessori Method of education.
The goal is to prepare children for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. At Shining Stars School. Your child receives a broad academic education in the context a carefully planned, stimulating environment. We are committed to helping children develop within themselves the foundation habits, attitudes, skills and ideas that are essential for achieving this goal.
Shining Stars school, the curriculum is the same as in traditional school’s and more. In our Toddler and Preschool programme, Children develop social emotional, motor and perceptual skills. They begin to learn reading, Math, History , Geography and science. They develop fine motor skills as well as practical life skills. In our elementary schools, the curriculum is comprehensive, covering the basics as well as more advanced skill levels.
A Shining Stars Montessori School Classroom is a very busy place. It is also quieter choose a traditional classroom. Because children choose their own activities, they remain interested and engaged in what they are learning and doing. A Montessori certified teacher is always close by, Observing and preparing to help with the next lesson or question. A Montessori classroom is also a very clean and tidy place. Children treat their materials with care and put them in their proper place once they have completed their work.
The classroom has top quality child- sized furnishings and learning apparatus. Materials kept on shelves designed specifically for them Children are taught how to use the materials and are then to move about the room. Selected their activities and pursuing their work. Either individually or in small groups.
Montessori materials are specifically designed to be self- correcting for errors, allowing children to learn on their own, under the guidance of the teacher.
A Montessori education means that a child has a very special guide for his or her self- led journey. Montessori teachers are called Directresses or Directors and are certified after hundreds of hours of specialized training. They are skilled at asking questions rather than providing answers. They know how to observe children as they learn. They know how to help a child build self- confidence and self-esteem. The environment and method provide discipline. The Montessori teacher gives guidance.
In Montessori classrooms, teachers address the needs of individual child. Who are learning through practice with hands-on materials. The teacher introduces a child to materials systematically, depending on development needs.
The Montessori classroom is designed to promote self-discipline, independence and responsibility. Academically, children develop a foundation in language and math skills, physical and cultural geography, zoology, botany, physical, science, history, music and art. They also learn practical life skills such as kitchen activities, carpentry’s sewing and cleaning. One of the most important aspects of a Montessori classroom is the teachers respects for the dignity of the child, no matter how young. These activities help child to take care of himself and his environment. The child learns concentration, experiences deep emotional satisfaction in completion of self chosen task, brings confidence and inner calm thus building the EQ.
When children leave shining stars school, they leave with inner self –discipline, a positive attitude towards school and learning, self-esteem and a habit of concentration on tasks. Often, but not always, they are ahead of their peers. The skills and attitudes developed at Montessori lead to a life time of curiosity and learning a benefit for children who move from Montessori to private parochial or public schools.
Most children benefit from the Montessori method. It is used around the world to educate children from all socio- economic backgrounds. Maria Montessori’s approach to education has been so successful that many private and public schools, as well as early childhood education centers, have adopted Montessori practices and philosophy. Maria Montessori said: “ It is true, we cannot make a genius, we can give each individual a chance to fulfill his possibilities to become an independent, secure and balance human being.
