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Our 7 - 9 Year Olds ...
| We currently cater for up to 50 children
between the ages of 7 and 9 in our two Lower Primary groups.
In this Conscious Mind period, children continue an
active exploration of the world around them, using and consolidating the
habits of work and social conduct established in the Pre-Primary years. |
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| Here the children examine the "big
picture", the world and their place in it. They begin with a
study of the universe and life on earth through zoology, botany, biology,
geology, astronomy, geography, history, etc. The
interdependence of all life, and of all humans, is a focus of Montessori
education. Through study of the fundamental needs of all humans,
consciousness of the shared nature of humanity as well as of the diverse
expressions of that nature is developed.
Children are encouraged and assisted to undertake more detailed exploration
of areas of interest with a more research-based approach. Excursions
and incursions are organised to bring the world to the attention of the
children.
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| Through the use of unique Montessori
materials children expand their understanding of language with grammar and
sentence analysis. Other language and mathematics work continues,
increasingly moving from concrete expression and the use of Montessori
apparatus to more abstract work. Daily life
activities are similar, but more extended for this age group, with a focus
on recycling and environmental issues. |
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