the Primary One program at Elite Kids Montessori
In Primary One we emphasise the jolly phonic approach to reading. Children are taught how to write neatly and form letters correctly. By term three, children are proficient in reading simple words.
With regard numeracy, children are introduced to numbers 20 and beyond. They learn to add and subtract within 10, and learn to use money to buy things in the class ‘shop’. They learn days of the week, months and learn to tell time.
Literacy. Our approach to reading emphasises sound recognition, pictorial cues and word recognition. We employ the jolly phonic to master reading. As learners gradually learn to read, they are taught to read clearly, fluently and express themselves with confidence.
Talking and listening. The major focus of the national curriculum is to give children the chance to talk as we listen. Learners are given opportunity to talk about their experiences and express their emotions verbally in class, assembly and during devotion time in different groups. We also focus on speaking and reading skills.
Foreign Languages. We teach French as a foreign language. Learners develop masterly of every day common words and learn to construct sentences in French.
Outdoor games. Learners are encouraged not to stay in one place but to discover the outdoors. There are physiological, social and academic benefits to taking learning outside. Education that involves nature boosts learning.
- creates opportunity for child-led learning in unstructured play.
- It makes learners discover other instructional materials
- It nurtures critical thinking and imagination
- Improves social life since learners get to interact with peers.
- It incorporates use of various methods of teaching such as role play, group discussions among others.
Mathematics. Mathematics is taught to develop the mental agility of leaners. We employ a child centered approach to enable leaners grasp numbers using various learning aids.
English. English is both a language and subject at Primary One. It has sub themes from the thematic curriculum that are broken down to teachable lessons that enable learners to follow the correct tenses during speech and writing. Learners develop competencies in comprehending short stories, dialogues, poems and answering questions related to what they have read.
Personalised learning
What does it involve?
- Just like clothes, no one size fits all. Pupils have different learning styles and there is no one approach that can apply to all. Hence the need for personalized learning. Personalized learning incorporates the use of various instructional programmes and instructional methods to address the educational needs of each learner.
- The foundation of personalised learning is for each and every pupil to become involved in making decisions about their education: what they would like to learn and how.
- Learning is competency based, with pupils moving on once they have demonstrated mastery of a concept.
- Learning is flexible, and is not restricted to traditional schooling structures or timetables.
- Learners are encouraged to demonstrate agency and to take a level of ownership over their learning journey.
- Pupils’ interests, strengths and passions are incorporated into their learning.
Signature practices
At Elite Kids Montessori, our Signature Practices offer hands-on approaches to develop the skills your child will need in Pre-School, Primary and beyond:
- Encouraging contribution by all voices. Setting norms for respectful listening. Encouraging leaners to connect with one another.
- Conduct Morning Circles daily.
- Promoting interpersonal interactions by playing name games to develop relationships.
- Acts of kindness conversation - asking learners to share an act of kindness they have given or received recently.
we meet kids where they are
Daycare
Your child will have a home away experience detailed with a lot of learning through play with a team of childcare experts.
Kindergarten
As part of the three-year programme, children completing the kindergarten curriculum show the confidence that will carry them throughout their academic career.
Primary One
Dr. Maria Montessori observed that children at this stage of life appear to “absorb” information nearly effortlessly from the environment surrounding them.
School Clubs
Your child has a wide range of clubs to immerse him or herself into from Ballet, Piano, Guitar, Swimming, Cookery among others.