Learning Through Discovery
— Empowering children to explore, create, and grow in a prepared environment.
"The child who concentrates is immensely happy."
— Maria Montessori
Montessori values emphasize respect and independence, fostering confident learners.
Inspiring Young Minds Every Day
At Aranui Montessori Preschool, we believe in fostering a love for learning through the Montessori philosophy which encourages independence and respect in children. Our purpose built centre in Glenfield creates an engaging educational environment designed to nurture and inspire.
About
Aranui Montessori Preschool in Glenfield is dedicated to providing a unique early childhood education experience based on the Montessori philosophy . At Aranui Montessori your child's education is tailored specifically to them by our dedicated team. We use Montessori methods to build self-confidence, social skills and a love for learning.
At our newly refurbished centre in Glenfield, we care for children aged 2 to 6 years and are open from 8.00am to 17.00pm. Childcare Subsidy is applicable.
Montessori Curriculum
The Montessori curriculum is underpinned by an constructivist approach to learning whereby children build their knowledge about the world through active exploration and discovery.
Children are offered 2.5 to 3 hour blocks of time to concentrate on the activities they have chosen without interruption.
Practical Life
This area consists of real-life practical activities which build a child’s self-efficacy and self-confidence. Practical life activities are some of the most important jobs in the classroom because they meet the child’s need for movement, balance and coordination.
Practical Life activities encourage the development of:
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Concentration
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Gross and fine motor skills
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Respect for other children and the environment
Mathematics
Our classrooms have a range of interactive, hands-on materials that assist children grasp the concepts of:
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Quantities
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Number families
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Basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Sensorial
The Sensorial area is also one of the first areas young children seek out. Sensorial materials meet the child’s need for sensory stimulation and judgment.Exercises in this area train or refine the senses. They help the child judge size, shape, taste, sound, and smell. Children learn to discriminate.
Since we know that sensory development must come before higher intellectual capacities, sensory activities are an
essential part of the “prepared environment” because they
lay the groundwork for further growth in language and math.
Sensorial activities help a child develop their:
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Perception
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Logical thinking
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Concentration
