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Montessori

What is Montessori?

The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn

WHO WAS MARIA MONTESSORI?

WHAT IS MONTESSORI EDUCATION

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    OUR BESPOKE CURRICULUM

Montessori Meets EYFS

Inspiring Growth, Independence, and Confidence:

Unique Blend of Montessori and EYFS

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    Child-led learning tailored to developmental milestones
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    Focus on independence, creativity, and confidence-building
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    A seamless integration of Montessori principles with EYFS standards

Core Learning Areas

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    Practical Life Skills: Developing independence and fine motor skills through hands-on activities
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    Language and Literacy: Building vocabulary, communication, and early reading skills
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    Mathematics and Problem Solving: Engaging with tactile Montessori materials to understand numbersand patterns
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    Social and Emotional Development: Promoting collaboration, empathy,  and emotionalintelligence
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    Creative Arts: Fostering imagination through art,music, and role-play
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    Physical Development: Yoga, Toddler Tennis, and outdoor exploration for motor skills and health
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    Understanding the World: Nature walks, science experiments, and cultural celebrations

A Typical Day at Ladybird Montessori

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    Morning Work Cycle:Self-directed learning with Montessori materials
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    Outdoor Exploration: Engaging with nature andphysical activities
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    Specialist Sessions: Makaton, Rainbow Rhymes,and Bilinguasing
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    Nutritious Meals: Fresh, balanced meals tailored to every child’s needs
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    Afternoon work cycle:Group activities fostering creativity and social skills

Benefits of our Curriculum

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    Prepares children for school and lifelong success
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    Encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and resilience
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    Holistic development across all areas of learning
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    Better social interactions
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    Encouraged to gain independence

Our Philosophy: Why Montessori?

The Montessori philosophy is considered credible due to its foundation in scientific principles, its evidence-backed impact on child development, and its long history of successful implementation. Here are the key reasons why Montessori is so widely respected:

Scientific Foundation

Developed by a Physician and Scientist

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Child-Centered Learning

Individualised Pace and Focus

Intrinsic Motivation

Focus on Independence and Practical Life Skills

Building Autonomy

Preparation for life

Proven Long-Term Benefits

Avademic& Social-Emotional Outcomes

Prominent Alumni

Prepared Environment and Materials

Prepared Environment and Materials

Self-Correction and Control of Error

Mixed-Age Classrooms and Social Development

Peer Learning and Mentoship

Social and Emotional Learning

Global Recognition and Adaptability

Over 100 years of Practice

Consistency with Modern Trends

Holistic Approach to Learning

Holistic Approach to Learning

Resilience and Adaptability

Resilience and Adaptability

Support from Research and Educational Experts

Educational Research Support

Expert Endorsements

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    MONTESSORI ALUMNI

Anne Frank

Author of “The Diary of a Young Girl

Anne attended a Montessori school in Amsterdam, where she developed a love for reading and writing. Her education encouraged introspection, creativity, and resilience, all reflected in her famous diary.

Jeff Bezos

Founder of Amazon

“Montessori nurtured my curiosity and independence, sparking the innovative thinking behind Amazon.”

Jeff believes the early focus on exploration and selfmotivation laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial mindset.

Larry Page & Sergey Brin

Co-founders of Google

“Montessori taught us to be self-directed and questioneverything, which is central to our work at Google.”

– Larry Page.
Both credit Montessori education for fostering their reativity, independence, and desire to explore.

Stephen Curry

NBA Star

Known for his discipline and focus, Stephen attributes his ability to stay calm and focused under pressure to his Montessori education, where he learned independence and selfdiscipline early on.