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JUNIOR KG

Curriculum

The Montessori syllabus for 4-year-olds builds upon previous learning, deepening their understanding and introducing more complex concepts. It focuses on refining skills, fostering independence, and preparing them for future academic endeavors. Here's a breakdown:

1. Practical Life:

  1. Advanced Practical Life Skills: Refinement of previously learned skills with increased complexity. This might include more intricate food preparation (e.g., baking), advanced cleaning tasks, or more complex dressing frames.

  2. Grace and Courtesy: Continued emphasis on social skills, including polite interactions, conflict resolution, and table manners. Role-playing and discussions might be used to reinforce these concepts.

  3. Care of the Environment: Taking on more responsibility for the classroom environment, perhaps including plant care, organizing materials, or helping with classroom setup.

2. Sensorial:

  1. Refinement of Senses: Working with more complex sensorial materials to further refine visual, tactile, auditory, gustatory, and olfactory senses. This may involve gradations of color, more intricate geometric shapes, or sound matching exercises.

  2. Introduction to Abstraction: Bridging the gap between concrete sensorial experiences and abstract concepts, preparing them for more formal academic learning.

3. Language:

  1. Pre-Reading Skills: Focus on phonemic awareness, letter sounds, and beginning reading skills. This may involve sandpaper letters, phonetic games, and simple reading materials.

  2. Vocabulary Expansion: Continued emphasis on vocabulary development through storytelling, discussions, and exposure to a variety of literature.

  3. Early Writing Skills: Introduction to writing through practical life activities (e.g., writing shopping lists) and pre-writing exercises. They might begin to write letters and simple words.

  4. Early Literacy Skills: Introduction to sandpaper letters , sound games, and pre reading activities to prepare for reading Hindi and English Alphabets and writing small a to z. and VC words, स्वर और व्यंजन।

  5. Communication Skills:- Encouraging Children to express their thoughts and feelings , participate in discussion, and listen attentively.

4. Mathematics:

  1. Number Concepts: Reinforcing number recognition, counting, and the decimal system. Introduction to larger numbers and more complex counting sequences.

  2. Mathematical Operations: Exploring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with concrete materials. Understanding the concepts behind these operations.

  3. Geometry: Introduction to geometric shapes and their properties. Working with geometric solids and plane figures.

5. Cultural Studies:

  1. Geography: Exploring maps, globes, and different cultures. Learning about the world and its diverse people.

  2. History: Introduction to basic concepts of time and sequencing. Learning about historical figures or events in an age-appropriate way.

  3. Science: Exploring natural phenomena through observation and simple experiments. Learning about plants, animals, and the environment, discover plants, trees, leaves, flowers through the nature walk , nature table, care of plants, arranging flowers , stories, reading and pictures.

  4. Exploring The World Of Animals:- Discover the farm animals, water animals, wild animals, Birds, Insects.

  5. Exploring The World Of Humans:- Discover body parts, emotions, family , society, through stories, and pictures.

  6. Developing A Sense Of Time:- Understanding concept like days of the week , months, and seasons.

6. Creative Expression:

  1. Art: Exploring a variety of art materials and techniques. Encouraging creativity and self-expression through art.

  2. Music: Singing, playing instruments, and listening to music. Developing an appreciation for music and rhythm.

  3. Movement: Expressing themselves through dance, movement, and dramatic play.

Key Features at this Age:

  1. Increased Independence: Children are encouraged to work more independently and take responsibility for their learning.

  2. Focus on Concentration: Activities are designed to promote concentration and attention span.

  3. Preparation for Academic Learning: The curriculum lays the foundation for future academic success by developing essential skills and concepts.

  4. Social Development: Emphasis on cooperation, sharing, and respect for others.

The 4-year-old Montessori curriculum is designed to nurture their natural curiosity, foster a love of learning, and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of elementary school. It's a dynamic and engaging experience that allows children to explore their world and develop their full potential.

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