Choosing the right nursery or daycare for your child involves considering various educational methods, as each has different priorities and teaching styles. These early formative years are essential in building a strong foundation for your child's future learning journey. Opting for a Montessori nursery, whether you plan to continue with this approach through primary school or transition to a different learning environment later, can provide unique advantages.
Read on to discover the key benefits of a nursery that follows the Montessori method and how it supports your child’s development.
1. Focus on Speech and Language Development
The Montessori approach to early childhood development covers various areas of learning for well-rounded growth and helps children reach key developmental milestones, including speech and language development.
In the prime areas, children build communication, physical and social-emotional skills, focusing on language, movement, self-care and relationship-building. Specific areas, on the other hand, target academic and creative development, including literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive arts.
2. Child-Centred Approach
The Montessori nursery room is carefully designed to enable children to explore and learn at their own pace. All materials and resources are placed within easy reach of children. This setup empowers children to make choices based on their interests and direct their own learning experiences, fostering curiosity and a love for learning.
3. Developing Practical Skills
Montessori education emphasises the importance of developing essential life skills and independence. Through intentional activities, children perform actions, such as pouring, scooping, buttoning and cleaning, refining the motor skills needed for everyday tasks. These hands-on activities build coordination and confidence, setting them up for a self-sufficient, independent life.
4. Learning Self-Discipline
While children are free to choose the activities they want to work on and for how long, the Montessori classroom introduces certain rules for young students to follow. Teachers gently guide children to follow these rules, helping them learn self-discipline, a necessary skill for developing self-control, motivation and concentration.
5. Promoting Creativity
By allowing children to choose from a variety of activities, Montessori education ensures they are not forced to work on tasks that don't interest them. This freedom to select tasks that genuinely appeal to each child encourages creativity and allows them to explore different forms of self-expression and art on their own terms.
6. Hands-On Learning
The Montessori early learning experience is centred around hands-on learning, where children engage in real-life activities to explore subjects like language, mathematics, culture, and practical skills. Instead of focusing on abstract concepts, children learn by actively participating in tasks, allowing them to develop a deeper understanding.
7. Individualised Learning
The Montessori approach individualises learning to suit the needs of each child. Teachers observe and guide children, providing a range of materials and activities that match their interests and abilities. This method avoids rushing children to meet specific milestones or limiting them from more advanced tasks. Instead, it allows children to explore concepts at their own pace, helping build confidence and independence.
Blue Nest Montessori - Pinner Day Nursery
At Blue Nest Montessori, we believe that a strong foundation in early childhood education is the key to lifelong success. We prepare children for the future by nurturing their early development and inspiring a love for learning.
Contact us today to learn more about our teaching ethos or book a visit to our Harrow, Borehamwood or Pinner day nursery.
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