There is nothing quite like the authentic Montessori Method for early childhood education. This unique approach enables children to discover their true potential and develop an organized, engaged, and focused mind. The Montessori experience prepares them to be curious, lifelong learners, as well as good citizens, future innovators, and able leaders.
Practical Life activities help children learn how to care for themselves and their environment. These activities help children to become more independent, leading to greater self-confidence, and the ability to face new challenges. Practical Life exercises include lessons in grace and courtesy, care for self, and care for the environment.
Mathematical concepts are introduced to the child using concrete sensorial materials. Initial explorations with sensorial materials encourage children to understand basic math’s concepts such as learning number recognition, counting, one-to-one correspondence and sequencing of numbers.
Sensorial materials were designed by Doctor Maria Montessori to help children express and classify their sensory experiences. The purpose of sensorial activities is to aid in the development of the intellectual senses of the child, which develops the ability to observe and compare with precision. Activities often include matching and grading materials that isolate the sense of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.
Language materials are designed primarily to enhance vocabulary and explore both written and spoken language. Through language-based activities, such as the sandpaper letters and the moveable alphabet, children learn phonetic sounds and how to compose words phonetically. They progress using phonetic sounds and learn to communicate their unique thoughts and feelings.
Cultural activities lead the child to experience music, stories, artwork and items from the child’s community, society and cultural background.. The culture area encourages children to develop their capacity for creation, and develop fine motor skills. Whilst learning to freely express themselves. Through cultural activities, children develop an awareness and appreciation of the world around them.
Creating an environment that is secure, educational and fun requires fully qualified staff with consistent and regular training. The Supportive dedicated and professional Management and the sincerely child- loving crew make our perfect Team.
Our lovely teachers are well- experienced and knowledgeable in their field. They are all Qualified in the Early Years and have a strong background working with little Kiddo’s. They are constantly enhancing their capacity through training courses and seminars. Some of our teachers are enrolled in international online classes to enhance their knowledge of education in general and in the Montessori field in particular.
We also have a well Trained Nurse and a Psychologist to provide care for children and to maintain the high health standards for Health and Safety in the Early Years.
Our teachers are from different countries but the vast majorities are from European countries with a strong background in teaching the Montessori Method of education.
Providing a safe learning environment for children requires comfortable facilities. Cuddle Castle Nursery offers spacious Montessori classrooms designed to provide a comfortable, educational, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for children. We do also have other facilities such as: kitchen, Indoor and Outdoor Play Area, Exploration room, Mini garden, Cinema room, Art room, Library, Sleeping room, Sensory /Session room, Emergency room.
Our Montessori classrooms are designed to provide a vast/ spacious independent learning space for children managed by the teacher and her assistants, and equipped with Montessori toys and suitable materials for each age group.
Our Babies room also provides a clean and safe place for our little ones. Every morning the nurse tries to provide our lovely kids with massages to help in the development of the children’s bones and muscles. We also provide many activities to help the children improve the use of their senses, hands and feet.
SLEEPING ROOM
We have darkened the sleeping rooms to keep them quiet and comfortable, and we equipped them with all things the child need, including clean and new sheets and beds. As you know sleep is very important for a child’s development, so children should get proper sleep to replenish/ renew their energy for a day full of activities.
PLAY AREAS
We have indoor and outdoor play areas. These areas are not only for playing but also for physical fitness activities. In the indoor play area we teach our children Yoga, exercises and fitness to help them grow strong, mobile and agile. While in the outdoor area we have sports activities like soccer, ball catching and balance game.
Choosing a nursery that best suits you and your child is never easy. There are a lot of things you need to consider. Kindly come visit our Nursery, let us show you around. We are confident after the tour you and your baby will be happy to stay and chose Cuddle Castle Nursery.