Imparting values and education at an early age
According to “Mother Montessori”, who is the founder of the Montessori method of teaching that the vital age of 0-6 years is very important for the child where he or she learns through their five senses. This is the age when children have an absorbent mind and they absorb everything they see in and around their environment through touch and experience.
SMILE started its Montessori school in 1999, the only school in South Mumbai, for underprivileged children who otherwise never attend school till the age of 5 years.
Children at the SMILE Montessori school learn:
- Group interaction using various media and exercises of daily life. This helps them to gain familiarization with the environment.
- Working with sensorial material, which helps them in the development of sense organs and in the co-ordination
of movement. - Alphabets, both phonetically and by tracing.
- Languages using classified pictorial cards.
- Mannerisms and value education.
- Dancing, singing, art and other extra-curricular activities.
- Importance of traditions and culture through the celebration of various festivals.
Additionally, parent-teacher meetings are conducted at regular intervals. The child’s progress is closely monitored and counselling is provided as and when necessary.
After completing two years of Montessori, our children get admission in a primary school. During the end of the year we celebrate this as a Graduation. All the parents attend this programme and give us feedback on their child’s experience and learnings at the Montessori school.
Imparting values and education at an early age
