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Ages 4-6 years old

Kindergarten Program

At St George Montessori, we provide children entering school age, with a variety of experiences that will help make the transition to school, a positive and smooth experience, through a supportive transition program. Our extensive school readiness program covers off both social and educational development. To foster children’s coping abilities, social and self-esteem development is critical. The self-esteem of all children is enhanced through attainment of development skills, successful social interactions with peers and adults, opportunities to make decisions and to contribute to the group.

Stem Activities

As part of our school readiness program, children are introduced to the concept of STEM. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Our STEM activities promote problem-solving thinking, encourages analytical responses and creates interest in this topic. Our Kindy program incorporates STEM through science experiments, computing studies, and mathematical concepts through Montessori resources.
Is is also important to provide opportunities for children to experience writing and reading skills, mathematical and science concepts in their daily program.

Examples from our program include:
  • The development of the concept that written words are actual thoughts set down on paper.
  • Early exercises to practice reading and to gain the concept of a noun, by labeling objects.
  • Reading specially selected or prepared books on topics that really interest the child, such as in science, geography, nature or history.
  • Learning to sound out and spell simple phonic words using movable alphabets.
  • Learning to write by using special tilted upright blackboards.
  • Learning concepts such as addition/subtraction & learning to count to 25.

Mixing ages provides our kindergarten children with opportunities to develop self-esteem, leadership skills and responsibility, giving the children greater social diversity. This is the ‘leadership year’ where they have friends of all ages.

Our staff will provide written information about school readiness and will hold a parent information session at the beginning of the year to discuss and outline the long-term goals for the year. Each of our centres has partnerships with local schools in the community, whereby excursions are held to help familiarise children with the concept of ‘Primary School’.

Sample daily routine

Morning

Montessori time and Montessori presentations
Morning Tea
Group time and outdoor play

Lunch

Lunch
Rest Time/quiet time
School Readiness/movement and music/art and craft

Afternoon

Afternoon Tea
Circle time/news/discussion time
Evening Snack/Free play
Pick up/closing

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St George Montessori has been providing quality care and education since May 2005. We are passionate about providing children the best start to
their learning journey.
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The combination of our curriculum, facilities and passionate team set us apart from our competitors. We provide a holistic approach to your child’s education by combining the Montessori curriculum with the Early Years Learning Framework 2.0 (EYLF) and National quality standards.
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St George Montessori Centres acknowledge all Traditional Custodians across Australia and recognise First Nations peoples’ continued cultural and spiritual connection to the land, sky and waterways that surround us. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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