CHRYSALIS MONTESSORI

A carefully prepared environment for toddlers up to 5 years old and a gentle introduction to Montessori philosophy(for parents who are interested in finding out more).
We provide a playful home based setting with quality natural materials for toddlers and young children, where they are free to roam, play and socialize with others. The sessions are loosely structured as follows
1.Free play: we want children to be able to choose their activities freely for as long as possible during the sessions. Your presence is important, however this is also an opportunity to step back and observe what your child is naturally inclined to choose. There are 2 rooms and a back garden and there are 2 practitioners so children can freely choose where they play.
-snack time: we provide a healthy snack (selection of fruits, rice, oat or corn cakes)-older children are welcome to help with the preparation. We think of this as an educational experience, where children can use open cups and ceramic plates. Spills are normal, we treat “mistakes” as learning opportunities.
*story/song time: this is a short moment in the session, where everyone comes together and it’s a great way to say goodbye to one another. There is a weekly leaflet with a different theme we give to parents at the end. This contains informative content related to early childhood, inspired by the Montessori philosophy and other sources.
Things to remember
-follow your child’s interest, try not to interrupt them when they are engaged in their play, unless your child is hurting themselves, others or the environment.
- dress your child in clothes that are comfortable and not too precious+waterproof and wellies in cold weather, bring a change of clothes as well( sometimes there are messy activities).
-model peaceful behaviour( no raising voices, labelling children etc...)
-if you have any questions related to early years and Montessori, we are happy to answer them.
We look forward to welcoming you!

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