Montessori Oman Private School

The National Nursery Montessori is committed to the teaching philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori with a belief that the most important time in a person's development is between birth and age six. Within a carefully prepared and intriguing environment and through the guidance of a loving and well-trained teacher, children are introduced to the joy of learning and move through with confidence. The National Nursery Montessori fosters individual excellence by encouraging each child's initiative and promotes independence as well as self-respect.

We choose to emphasize our commonalities as a community rather than our difference. Founded in 1994, Montessori Oman is a private bilingual Montessori Pre-school for children aged 2- 6 years; Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception. It is under the license and supervision of Ministry of Education and Ministry of Social Development. Internationally, the school is affiliated with Montessori Educational Programs International (MEPI) and The Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). We are situated in a residential area in Al Qurum Heights. The aim of our school is to provide excellent Montessori education in a happy, relaxed and secure environment.

The philosophy of Montessori education emphasizes the potential of the individual in ways specific to each child. Montessori Oman is committed to the teaching philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori with a belief that the most important time in a person's development is between birth and age six. Within a carefully prepared and intriguing environment and through the guidance of a loving and well-trained teacher, children are introduced to the joy of learning and move through their learning with confidence. Montessori Oman fosters individual excellence by encouraging each child's initiative and promotes independence as well as self-respect. We choose to emphasize our commonalities as a community rather than our differences's.

Montessori is an education for life, a learning process where children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a safe and caring environment. It is based on the child's innate need to develop intellectual and physical abilities and provides a carefully prepared environment to meet and direct this need.

The Montessori approach to education is child centered and is based on mutual respect and co-operation. The teacher in a Montessori classroom is more of a guide and facilitator, respecting the concentration and varied learning approaches of the children. The innate creativity of the child is encouraged in curriculum activities from art and music learning to balance responsibilities with freedom of choice. Montessori offers children the opportunity to realize their potentials in a non-competitive environment and seeks to promote in them:

• Self condifence and esteem
• Independence and adaptability
• A sense of achievement and self worth.
• Corporation with others.
• Initiative and self-motivation.
• A sense of community and respect for their rights and of others.
• Concentration and persistence in completing a task.

Montessori Oman pledges to conduct professionally and personally in ways that will reflect our respect for each other and for the children we serve. We will do whatever is within our talents and capacity to protect the rights of each child to have the freedom and opportunity to develop his/her full potential. Our ultimate goal is to encourage children to become responsible citizens who have the ability and desire to fulfill lifetime educational and social goals.

The Practical Life activities lay the foundation for all other work to be done in the Montessori classroom.The activities are everyday tasks that a child needs to learn. The goal of the Montessori Sensorial section is to educate the child's senses.This curriculum area contains Montessori-specific materials that help the child refine. The Mathematical concepts are offered to children concretely. Hands on material create an enjoyable approach to arithmetic and geometry.

Writing is a key to a double gain. It enables the hand to master a vital skill like that of speaking and to create a second means of communication that reflects the spoken word in all its details. The Cultural materials provide children with experience in geography, history, art and natural science. As in other areas, the child first experiences culture on a concrete level. Extra-Activities means Extra curricular activities,Childrens also enjoy extra-curricular activities in their daily schedule.This is a help of our childrens personal growth