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We follow the philosophy and methodology of Maria Montessori and believe each child is unique in their learning. Our prepared learning facility provides opportunities for each and every child to learn at their own pace, encouraging them to discover their inner curiosity, and allowing them to develop into creative thinkers and lifelong learners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3ebd1b7848612410777530/1601521713808-UCXIUREISFKXW3GOS9WU/mom.jpg About Us - About Me My name is Najma Shah and my journey as a Montessori educator began in 2000. Prior to this, I received a Bachelors in Education, and a Montessori degree from the American Montessori Society. I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of early childhood education, as a teacher, mentor, supervisor, and instructor. My work with early childhood education has taken me across the globe, and in 2015 I got the opportunity to work as the director of the non-profit Nursery School in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. This experience allowed me to grow as an educator and leader by giving me a stronger sense of multicultural understanding and reinforcing my pluralistic values. In recent years, I have been volunteering my time by working with a variety of early childhood education centers across the Northeast region and developing curricula for these programs, which deal primarily with the children age birth to six years of age. I believe that each child is born with a unique talent, and as a facilitator, it is my role to guide and unfold that talent, while fostering an environment filled with peace and compassion. https://www.sproutmont.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-08-31 https://www.sproutmont.com/montessori-method daily 0.75 2020-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3ebd1b7848612410777530/1599179782449-0U572N6855SRK75YLNZP/maria+montessori+portrait.jpg The Montessori Method https://www.sproutmont.com/primary daily 0.75 2021-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3ebd1b7848612410777530/1625763519957-Q2GIHTDKT1XEIGNI2T9M/07ab42a6-212b-4b78-9c8f-d4f82c797b0b.JPG Primary - Mathematics In Montessori classrooms children learn abstract mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication using hands-on materials. For example, Number Rods correspond to numbers and gradually increase in length unit by unit. Children learn odd and even concept by using materials called Cards and Counter. Other lesson series introduce and further develop math concepts and skills. These Montessori materials are necessary for laying the foundation for counting and arithmetical operations. Our classroom is equipped with age appropriate materials for children to understand and practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3ebd1b7848612410777530/1625763754037-XRNO5YQGH3X4WVFLX7SZ/75e8b105-1909-45b4-80b8-4bf46e9c592f.jpg Primary - Geography and Science Geography in a Montessori classroom is introduced initially as a sensorial manipulation. For example, children use maps as a puzzle map, and later they build on that by learning the names of the each continent. Geography lessons begin with what the child already knows, and gradually move towards the unknown. At Sprout Montessori children are given opportunities to explore the materials and study in depth about continents, countries, language, food, clothes, etc. We may invite guest speaker to talk about different cultures and traditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3ebd1b7848612410777530/1600651457386-NZ2MLJ60G93W8SUGNV8O/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2020-09-20%2Bat%2B9.20.05%2BPM.jpg Primary - Music and Movement Music and Movement are an integral part of our curriculum. The children learn to sing songs, rhyme, finger play, clap with the steady beat, and so on. Music is a form of self-expression and it is also a way to link different parts of the curriculum (for example, combining music with a geography lesson). Children are given the opportunity to practice musical instruments like maracas, hand bells, tambourines, and rhythm sticks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3ebd1b7848612410777530/1625763656667-ECWWULCMX2ONYH248KXE/f3b6bc40-abbc-460f-a378-ff1bdadc3173.JPG Primary - Practical Life The Practical Life curriculum is designed to foster self-control, independence, confidence, and self-esteem in children. These exercises include Care of Self, Care of Environment, Control of Movement and Grace and Courtesy. The child performs exercises such as hand washing, buttoning, pouring, watering plants, preparing snacks, sweeping, saying please and thank you, and much more. These Practical Life exercises give children sense of order and attention to detail. By repeating these exercises, children develop concentration, hand eye coordination and fine motor skills. Practical life exercises are the foundation of future learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3ebd1b7848612410777530/1625763713043-ZPZ5X04KZLTWSZOPQDA2/a6f8bc67-4cff-4a46-84a0-23d1aaa751fb.jpg Primary - Language Language development starts at a very early age. Dr. Montessori emphasized that children from birth to age six are in the age of the absorbent mind. During this time, children are able to learn language simply by living around others who are using language. Montessori classrooms incorporate both spoken and written language into the environment to further enrich this early learning. In our Montessori classroom, we sing songs and poems so children hear and experience language in a fun way. Language activities starts with sound games, naming objects, and learning the sounds of letters. Once children have an understanding of basic sounds, they begin to use a material called the Movable Alphabet in which they blend the sounds to make words and sentences. We have many books where children can practice reading and comprehension. Children are encouraged to use the books to get answers to their questions, whether they are about insects, dinosaurs, or planet earth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f3ebd1b7848612410777530/1625764174961-2GUIBL4LII1E81Y9ID4G/d1743d35-f42a-4d2e-abad-6954ab7b7102.jpg Primary - Sensorial Sensorial activities focus on the development of sensory perception. Materials are designed to isolate one defining quality such as color, weight, shape, texture, size, smell, and sound. For example, the activity the Pink Tower compares the visual quantities of large and small. Concepts include: Geometric Solids (shapes), Red Rods (size), Knobbed and Knobbles Cylinders (gradation), Pink Tower (gradation), Color Box 3 (color intensities) Thermic Bottles (hot /cold) Mystery Bag, and Sound Cylinder. 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