Christmas 2021

The literacy learning area of the curriculum​ is where reading and writing are taught. A key feature of child development is that your child’s capability to learn to read develops at a different rate to the capability of your child to learn to write. Montessori literacy separates reading from writing so that one is not…

The Sensorial learning area of the curriculum is focused on educating and refining your child’s senses. Sensorial comes from the words sense or senses. Children learn from their environment. This occurs through contact with their surroundings and with the use of their senses. The Sensorial exercises are categorised into eight groups: Visual – sight Tactile…

There are two aspects to the physical development of a child: Hand eye coordination Coordination and balance of the child’s whole body All other learning areas contribute to the development of hand and eye coordination. The Physical learning area of our extended Montessori curriculum is focused on developing coordination and balance of the child’s whole…

The Activities of Everyday Living learning area, which is also known as Practical Life, provides a link between your child’s home life and the Montessori classroom. All of the activities use materials that your child may have used or seen in their own home for example jugs, cups, pasta shapes, beans, clothes buttons and zips….

At Rushmore House Montessori preschool we use an extended curriculum covering both Montessori and EYFS activities. The curriculum consists of seven learning areas. Children are gradually introduced to the activities in each area. These areas are: Activities of Everyday Living Sensorial Literacy Mathematics Cultural Creativity Physical The Activities of Everyday Living are the main link…