Curious or interested in Montessori education for your child?
Little ones are always at the forefront of curiosity as they observe the big wide world and embark on their learning journey. Little Engines is a vibrant, homely and welcoming Montessori preschool that boasts the full set of Montessori materials and provides an authentic Montessori programme for children aged 2 – 5 years.
Based on the five key principals of the Montessori philosophy, Little Engines centre philosophy is to prepare children for a life of learning and fulfilment – building their self-esteem, cultivating a belief in themselves, in others and in the endless opportunities life offers us.
It is without a doubt that each day at Little Engines is a unique one, focused on providing learning outcomes that engage each child on a deeper level as they work toward real-life skills. With different sessions throughout the day, they steam ahead with the work cycle which facilitates opportunities for children to freely choose purposeful experiences in which to learn from various curriculum areas. The day is interwoven with learning focuses and the integration of a wide variety of extra-curricular activities such as science, music and movement and more.
At Little Engines we advocate the freedom of accessibility between indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day following children’s natural rhythms. The outdoor programme provides a fine balance of experiences in Montessori activities, gross motor activities
and gardening.
The Montessori curriculum is focused on supporting children to understand social rules and experiences through games we call grace and courtesy. At our specially prepared group times, we show children through role modelling, how to put their hand up, tuck in a chair or walk around another child’s play. This creates a calm learning space and children are very capable and confident in how things work with older children often demonstrating this to younger children.
We have an introduction to Montessori classroom for children transitioning into Montessori, where they then progress to the classroom for our older children where they can deeply engage in the Montessori materials.
For the last few months, we’ve been working hard alongside our parent committee to implement some exciting changes and learning experiences for our children. Being a Montessori centre, we are committed to the principles of Montessori that help children gain the concentration, confidence and love of learning they need as they grow and develop.
We’ve started to focus on how we can further build links with the amazing community in Grey Lynn and we couldn’t think of a better place to start extending children’s learning experiences than with Grey Lynn Primary School. Making these connections has meant that children are able to explore this additional space within their community and also understand some basic principles that occur in schools.
We know that building links with our community is important for the wellbeing and sense of belonging for all our children and together with our parents and whanau we are excited to continue this journey as we further enrich our curriculum.
We would love to share our centre and enriching programme with you, come and visit us!
Excellent education and care for children ages 2 - 5 years of age.
Open 8am - 4.15pm, Monday - Friday.
LITTLE ENGINES MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, 56 Surrey Crescent, (Next door to Grey Lynn Primary School).
T: 09 378 9502, E: Manager@Little-Engines.co.nz, www.little-engines.co.nz
Facebook: @LittleEnginesMontessori,
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