CURRICULUM @ IIS

Our curriculum combines traditional values with modern teaching methods. From the hands-on Montessori approach in early years to the CBSE framework in higher grades, we promote academic excellence, critical thinking and emotional growth. In line with NEP 2020, it nurtures creativity, independence and a love for lifelong learning.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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Ideal Montessori

GRADE 1 & GRADE 2

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Ideal Primary

GRADE 3 to GRADE 5

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Moral & Value Education

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Ideal Montessori School

The children are the supreme asset and the most loving wealth of any nation. Montessori education is defined as the individual learning acquired through the personal liberty in a prepared environment. The Montessori environment makes learning an_ exciting process of discovery. Leading to better concentration, motivation, self discipline and love for learning. The Montessori is designed in such a manner that, the holistic development of children originates from themselves. Teachers give essential guidelines being merely the observers in the process of learning. Congenial environments are created enabling the children to develop their unique personalities in fullness, by empowering their inborn potentials.
 

The Five Areas of the Montessori Curriculum

1. Practical Life

By doing practical life activities, the child can develop a high level of concentration, a sense of order, take pride in completing a job, increase independence, develop respect for his or her community and surroundings, and improve fine motor skills.

Example materials and activities include:

  • Spooning
  • Tonging
  • Threading
  • Sweeping

2. Sensorial

Sensorial activities are used in Montessori learning to help children in discrimination and order. They also help broaden and refine a child’s senses. When a Montessori designed materials combine with sensorial work, it helps them to become more logical, perceptive, and aware.

Example materials and activities include:

  • Pink Tower
  • Colour Box
  • Geometric Solids
  • Trinomial Cube

3. Language

Communication allows the child to express her needs and ideas to others. Through language we are able to cooperate, collaborate, receive knowledge and pass knowledge to others.Students use language materials to explore letters, sounds, handwriting, and eventually spelling and writing.

Example materials and activities include:

  • Sandpaper Letters
  • Moveable Alphabet
  • Metal Insets
  • Three Part Cards

4. Mathematics

Montessori math materials help children approach math with hands-on, visual, and physical learning aids. These materials allow students to attain concrete knowledge to the often abstract concepts in math.

Example materials and activities include:

  • Numerals and Counters
  • Hanging Bead Stair
  • Teen Boards
  • Hundred Board

5. Cultural

Communication allows the child to express her needs and ideas to others. Through language we are able to cooperate, collaborate, receive knowledge and pass knowledge to others.Students use language materials to explore letters, sounds, handwriting, and eventually spelling and writing.

Example materials and activities include:

  • Land and Water Forms
  • Continent Boxes
  • Life Cycle Puzzle and Activities
  • Map Cabinet