Age structure of our classes

• Montessori classes include three year groups. The Montessori classroom is not merely a place for individual learning. It is a vibrant community of children, where the child learns to interact socially in a variety of ways. The three-year age range enables older children to teach the younger and learn much themselves from the experience while the younger children are inspired to more advanced work through observing the older ones. With such a variety of levels in the classroom, each child can work at his or her own pace, unhindered by competition and encouraged by co-operation
  
  
• As children graduate from our classes they are acknowledged with a formal graduation ceremony.
  

Meeting the developmental needs of the child

• Montessori curriculum is delivered in a sequence of presentations for each subject area. NZCF achievement objectives are met using Montessori methods.
  
  
• In keeping with the 6-9 year old stage of child development, most concepts are first introduced using concrete materials. The lessons assist the child towards abstract learning.
  
  
• A full range of activities in all curriculum areas are available to the children simultaneously to provide for the variety of interests and developmental needs within the class.
  
  
• An extensive range of language and maths materials and lessons are utilized by the children each day as essential numeracy and literacy skills are acquired in this stage of development.