Why Choose Little Monties

At Little Monties we aim to provide a safe and caring environment that facilitates the learning and development of all our children. We hope to provide a home away from home that is comfortable and dedicated to the service of our children. We strive to maintain the integrity of the Montessori methods in our classrooms and putting the needs of the children first. The Montessori classroom is considered to be a prepared environment. The concept of the prepared environment is that it should facilitate and maximize independent learning and exploration as the child came into contact with the various aspects of the environment. Children are given the freedom to choose and work on activities at their own pace. They are able to experience a combination of freedom and self-discipline, as guided by the environment.

Mixed age groups -children learn from each other
Child is able to work at own pace
Caters to the needs of sensitive periods of development
Materials designed to develop multi- sensory skills

Clients say

“The first thing that struck me about the Montessori classroom here at Little Monties was the atmosphere of kindness. Not only were the teachers kind and patient with the children, but the kids were similarly kind with each other. Socially, the culture encourages the older children mentoring the younger children. It is so beautiful to see the children helping one another with such sweetness! Academically, the Montessori way allows children to pursue their strengths, while gently assisting them with things with which they have more difficulty. ”

Dean Naicker Fourways

“Finding the right school for my children was a challenge. What was best for my son was not the best for my daughter. In the case of Little Monties School, I realized that this community met my two children’s interests and temperament, as well as my family’s values.Little Monties is a community represented not only by high-qualified professionals but also with people that share an enormous sense for life.”

Roxan Gounden Kelvin

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Holiday Program

Little Monties offers a holiday program for some days during the termly holidays (for more information please enquire at the school).

Little Monties Parents

The parents of Little Monties pay an integral role in the success of the school as well as the development of the children. It is important that we have the support of our parents and the involvement in events like Sports days etc to set an example and be good role models to our children.

Healthy Meals

Nutritious meals and snacks are essential for young children's optimal growth and development. The energy provided by healthy foods ensures that children will be ready to fully participate in the day's learning opportunities.

Why choose us

Focuses on Key Developmental Stages: A Montessori curriculum focuses on key developmental milestones in children between the ages of three and five-years-old. Younger children focus on honing large muscle and language skills. Four-year-olds work on fine motor skills and completing everyday activities, such as cooking and arts and crafts. Older preschoolers broaden their learning experience to their communities, through trips and special events.
Encourages Cooperative Play: Because the teacher does not “run” the classroom, students guide the activities they do throughout the day. This encourages children to share and work cooperatively to explore the various stations in the Montessori classroom. Children in Montessori classrooms, by the very nature of the environment, learn to respect one another and build a sense of community.
Learning Is Child-Centered: Montessori preschool students enjoy a classroom and curriculum designed around their specific needs and abilities that allows them to explore and learn at their own pace and on their own terms. Everything in the classroom is within reach of the child, and furniture is sized for children to sit comfortably. In addition, older children in the class work with the younger ones, so mentoring comes as much from peers as it does from the adult teachers in the classroom.
Children Naturally Learn Self-Discipline: While the Montessori Method allows children to choose the activities they want to work on each day, and how long they will work at a specific task, there are specific “ground rules” for the class that are consistently enforced by the teacher and other students. This environment naturally teaches children self-discipline, and it refines important skills like concentration, self-control and motivation.
Classroom Environment Teaches Order: All objects and activities have precise locations on the shelves of a Montessori classroom. When children are finished with an activity, they place items back into their appropriate places. This sense of order helps facilitate the learning process, teaches self-discipline, and caters to a young child’s innate need for an orderly environment. When children work and play in an area that is neat and predictable, they can unleash their creativity and focus fully on the learning process.
System is Highly Individualized to Each Student: Students in the Montessori program are allowed to explore activities and concepts at their own pace. This naturally encourages children to try more challenging areas, which accelerates their learning experience. Learning occurs at a comfortable pace for each student, rather than inflicting the same rate on every student in a classroom.