“Education of even a very small child…does not aim at preparing them for school, but for life.”
Dr Maria Montessori
Agreed that FMS provides a challenging curriculum.
Agreed that FMS prepares children for lifelong learning.
Agreed that FMS provides sound teaching of the basics.
Agreed that the classroom
environments are welcoming.
Agreed that the Montessori materials are beautifully presented.
FMS Toddlers (ages 2-3): Thriving Towards Independence
Your child will thrive as an independent learner by engaging in activities that develop concentration, motor skills, self-esteem and a joy for learning.
FMS Pre Primary (ages 3-6): Foundations for future learning
Tap into your child’s extraordinary capacity to learn through exploration, curiosity and hands on experience. In their 3rd year of pre-primary school, students may enter the NESA registered FMS Kindergarten program - the first step in your child's primary school education.
FMS Lower Primary (ages 6-9): Thriving towards the future
Meet your child’s need for intellectual independence, personal interest and social interaction as their sense of self develops.
FMS Upper Primary (ages 9-12): Thriving as confident, compassionate & capable individuals
With growing responsibility and time for personal and collaborative work, your child will thrive as a well-rounded, capable and compassionate member of their community.
Supporting Child Development: Birth to age 6
The Montessori approach to education is built upon a profound understanding of human development. Dr. Maria Montessori dedicated her life's work to observing how children grow and change over time, identifying key developmental stages that shape their path to maturity. In this article, we take a close look at Dr Montessori’s first stage of development: from birth to age six, unpacking how Montessori education adapts to support children’s evolving needs…
Beyond School Readiness
As a new term begins, we thought it would be helpful to review some key features of education at Forestville Montessori School, and how we support your child beyond school readiness. The Montessori method focuses on children’s important process of constructing themselves into the amazing humans they are becoming. Respect for this process of self-construction, along with a prepared environment that supports the development of self-discipline and freedom within…
Implementing Logical Consequences: A guide for parents
Logical Consequences is a popular topic for FMS families and our recent webinar was a great opportunity for us to partner with parents to help you implement logical consequences at home. For those who missed it, this article offers a brief overview of the presentation. You can watch the video recording here and use this parent guide as quick reference when needed -stick it to your fridge! A brief introduction…
