Pré-Maternelle Montessori
(From 6 to 30 months)
Pre-Kindergarten is a class that serves as a bridge between daycare and Kindergarten. The main objective of this program is to gradually help children become familiar with the school environment, monitor and refine their sensory development, and prepare them for the Kindergarten cycle.
Most of the activities in pre-kindergarten have the main goal of promoting autonomy.
The educational team is composed of two early childhood educators, one native English speaker and one French speaker, along with their assistants.
The pedagogical program of the pre-kindergarten is bilingual (French-English).
The nursery program was designed by a team of pediatricians and early childhood specialists. It is primarily based on four main areas of development.
Motor development
Sensory development
Language development
Autonomy
Motor development
Developing motor skills encompasses physical growth and the overall development of the child. Children need to explore their environment using their muscles and movements to strengthen their coordination, balance, and manual dexterity. Fine and gross motor activities can include construction games, physical exercises, artistic activities, and much more. These activities help children develop their strength, coordination, agility, and self-confidence.
Sensory development
Sensory development in children is crucial for their learning and understanding of the world around them. It allows them to comprehend their environment, recognize sounds, smells, textures, and flavors. By stimulating children's senses from an early age, we contribute to their overall development and promote their well-being.
Language development
The development of language in children is crucial for their communication and understanding of the world around them. Children begin to acquire language from birth by listening to the sounds and intonations of their parents and imitating the sounds they hear. Activities such as reading children's books, storytelling, and role-playing are effective ways to develop language skills in children.
Autonomy
Giving children opportunities to take on simple tasks, make choices, and solve problems are all important ways to encourage their independence and promote their confidence. As children develop a sense of autonomy, they become better equipped to navigate the social world around them and to take on more complex challenges. Providing a supportive environment that allows for experimentation, trial and error, and growth can be instrumental in helping children develop autonomy and self-reliance.