At Sapphire Montessori , qualified staff encourages children to develop independence, co-ordination and motor skills through the Montessori exercises for practical life. Children also refine their five senses using sensorial apparatus.
The children are introduced to mathematics, reading and writing activities at an early age so we can help them to develop these skills throughout the period they are here with us. They are also given an introduction to geography, history and science. We include Music and Art to encourage the children to express themselves.
Sapphire Montessori reading program comprises both a phonetic approach, as well as, whole language. As soon as a child can recognize certain phonetic sounds, letters are placed together to form words. Then words become sentences, and sentences form stories. To facilitate development in these areas, as soon as a child is ready, they are introduced to big books, felt stories, poetry and creative writing.
The goals of a Montessori education are preparation for life and love of learning. Such an education focuses on encouraging the child’s natural desire for learning and finding order in his or her world. Dr. Montessori also discovered that in a properly prepared environment the child spontaneously explores learning with the tools of inner discipline and outer freedom. The child prefers work to play, shows long and sustained concentration and develops a social life based on mutual helpfulness.