Introduction of EPL

EXERCISES OF PRACTICAL LIFE( EPL )

The child first starts working with the "Exercises of Practical Life" which leads to the overall development of the child. Here the child performs activities like sweeping, polishing, pouring, sorting etc. 
The EPL are designed to teach the child to function in his own environment by teaching him how to cope with the things around him. The daily functions of our house are routine and simple to us but they are new and exciting to a child. So often we scold a young child for banging doors etc. and yet have we ever taken the time to show him the proper way of doing things=
It is only after he has learnt to master his home environment, then the child is ready to begin the more complicated process of learning. In the Montessori environment the child is introduced to activities like threading, which helps in the strengthening of the writing fingers. Similarly different activities like Solid Pouring and Liquid Pouring enhances the child's concentration. He learns the importance of hygiene through activities like sneezing, coughing etc. and social graces through activities like "Aslam o Alekum"," Hi " These activities indirectly prepares the child to move forward in the different areas of learning.

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Introduction of SENSORIAL !

SENSORIAL

SENSORIAL equipment is something to do with senses. It is an exact and scientific guide for the refinement of senses. The Sensorial equipment provides your child with the means to increase their perception and understanding. This forms the basis for abstract thought. The Sensorial materials give your child experience in perceiving distinctions between groups of similar objects and different objects. The equipments are grouped together for a physical quality for example Sound, Dimension (Pink Tower & Brown Stairs), Texture (Touch Board & Touch Fabric), Weight (Baric Tablets) etc. The child's Chromatic sense is enhanced via the Colour Boxes.
There is nothing in the intellect which does not first exist in the sense. Through systematically working in  successive steps with the sensory apparatus, and thus developing and refining the five senses. The child builds a solid foundation for his intellectual activities. The hands and the mind work together, making the learning experience one of doing rather than of simply observing. The child becomes an active participant, enthusiastically absorbing knowledge and developing perception and mutual dexterity.

Introduction of MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS is a world of numbers, a science of numerical and abstract reasoning. It shows a relationship between entity and non-entity at a quantitive stage. This is known as the Number System. The child has to be made aware of it to further his knowledge and development. The base of ten is very important, and the child is to understand that six tens make sixty. We have to teach the child by active experiences and this is done in the Montessori environment by teaching aids and Mathematical apparatus.
The child is introduced to the world of Mathematics via the Number Rods. They not only provide an absolute but also a relative concept of Numbers. The child after being introduced to Mathematics in an interesting way develops a positive attitude towards the subject and regards it as meaningful and attractive. Similarly, a child is introduced to the heirarchies via the Static Golden Bead Material. They can form quantities upto 1999. In the Dynamic Material a child forms quantities upto 9999.
Mathematics is very important in the "Modern Age" and it is necessary for a child to learn the Mathematical skills. In the Montessori environment the child is taught Mathematics through active experiences. This is done by teaching aids and Mathematical apparatus. Your child will learn the "why" and  "how" of  mathematics. Through concrete material, the child learns to add, subtract, multiply and divide and gradually comes to easily understand and enjoy many abstract mathematical concepts. Geometry, algebra and arithmetic are connected to the Montessori Method, just as they are in life.

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Introduction of LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE starts with the birth cry. It is a continuous process. The main aim of language is communicating. It is a fundamental process to understand the childs development. Language acts as an aid to thought. One can have thought without language but one cannot have language without thought.
The child is to be guided in a proper direction for the acquisition of language. In the Montessori environment the child is first introduced to the sound values of the letters and then gradually forms words. Finally, he is in a position to read and write. These activities which directly and indirectly prepare the child for 'Reading' ,'Writing' and 'Arithmetic' play a major part in preparing the child for admission in a traditional school. Through stories, songs, conversation and action plays, the child has an increased exposure to the spoken language. Not only can they hear the sounds, but they can now see and feel them, by tracing the sandpaper letters.  Hence creativity is encouraged and thus your child's appreciation of the mystery and power of language will grow.

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Introduction of CULTURE

                                                            CULTURAL

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Culture comprises of the major components binding man together as society. It is an accumulation of thoughts, values, and objects. It is necessary that the child should be introduced to the fundamentals of history, in relation to the present socio-economic and civic conditions. He should also be introduced to the various aspects of Geography, which are in the limit of his understanding. For this first hand participation is necessary because attributes cannot be learnt through memorization. The Montessori child already understands the nature of objects he is able to classify, the similarities, the differences, by the attributes of things. He is ready to receive geographical concepts. The child is made aware of our culture and religion in the Montessori Environment. They celebrate festivals like Eid ul fitr ,Eid ul Azha , Holi, Christmas, Independance Day and more.

Music and Movement Children of tender age can just be introduced to music but only  when they are somewhat older, can they develop a real interest in it.  His environment must be such that it can arouse in him a feeling for, and  an understanding of music. We may proceed to a rapid review of the various factors connected with musical education. The preparation of the motor organ for rhythmical gymnastic exercises  may be seen in the exercise called "Walking on the line". Here they learn how to control the movement of the hand and feet.  Rhythmical ,Musical phrases can be chosen and repeated to develop their sensibility to music. Through music the child's physical development, language development,  emotional development, and social development is enhanced. The technique of singing, coordinating voice and movements develops the technique of rhythm, melody and harmony in a child.    ART & CRAFT Children seem to thrive by making movement which to the adult appear to have no purpose other then pleasure. The movement that produce child art may also be enjoyable because they have the characteristi of rhythm and balance, observable in the drawings themselves. The pleasure of scribbling comes from the combination of vision and  movement and thus child art has meaning for both the capabilities. The child is introduced to the world of colours thus enhancing his imagination skills.

  

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