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“The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist.” |
- Maria Montessori |
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“If help and salvation are to come, they can only come from the children, for the children are the makers of men.” |
- Maria Montessori |
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“Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world” |
- Maria Montessori |
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Crosscurrent Campus |
2980 Crosscurrent Drive |
Mississauga, Ontario |
L5N 6K4 |
905-785-0144 |
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Credit Valley Campus |
2250 Credit Valley Road |
Mississauga, Ontario |
L5M 4L9 |
905-607-8999 |
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The Five Areas Of Montessori at The Mississauga Children Montessori & Elementary Private School
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1. Practical Life: The exercises for practical life are designed to teach the child to function in their own environment by teaching them how to interact with the things around them. The practical life area prepares the child indirectly for all other areas of the curriculum with order, concentration, coordination and independence. Practical life exercises include pouring, sorting, food preparation, care of self (hand washing, teeth brushing, grooming), care of the environment (table washing, floor scrubbing, dusting, polishing).
As the child progresses through the practical life work it becomes more involved. An elementary child learns advanced cooking skills or techniques. This is the easiest area of the classroom to bring to your home environment. Parents are encouraged to invite their child to sort the laundry. Show them how to load the washer and put in the appropriate amount of detergent. After the load of laundry is dry, your child can fold the laundry. |
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2. Sensorial Area: Sensorial exercise deal with developing the five senses. By developing the five senses, the child develops intelligence and independence. Dr. Montessori wrote, “The aim (of sensorial exercises) is an inner one, namely, that the child train himself to observe; that he be led to make comparisons between objects, to form judgments, to reason and to decide; and it is in the indefinite repetition of this exercise of attention and of intelligence that a real development ensues.” The sensorial area also includes geometry as the subject is introduced to the child through their senses. |
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3. Language Area: At the 3-6 age level, language exercises train the child to focus on sounds and noises and to discriminate between them. Writing is included in the language area of the classroom. The elementary child focuses on classifying and organizing language. The 6-9 year old child will extensively study grammar and word etymology. |
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4. Mathematics: We begin with manipulatives, then slowly lead into abstract concepts. Mathematics is the science of numbers. Montessori mathematics focuses on numeration, the decimal system, and geometry. Our base ten system encourages the child to sequence and order his work. Beginning with numbers 1-10, 11-99, and 1-1000, the children learn linear counting and recognition of numerals, which then leads into addition, subtraction, multiplication and division concepts. This is done through fun activities which involve lots of movement, manipulatives and group work. As the child matures, individual work is encouraged and abstract learning begins to take place. |
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5. Cultural Area: Cultural subjects include history, geography, art, physical science, cosmology, music and physical movement. The aim of studying culture is to allow the child to experience their place in the universe. They begin by exploring similarities between their culture and others, and then have appreciation and respect for differences. They learn how all beings are fundamentally related and discover ways to feel they are significant beings in this world. |
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