Education for the Whole Child

Beautiful Sun Montessori School offers a high quality education program designed to fulfill the intellectual, social and emotional potential of each child. Adhering to the strict standards of the International Montessori Association (AMI), the School provides an integrated and child-centered curriculum that inspires virtues such as independence, self motivation, creativity,  and a lifelong desire to learn. The School's vision is to  prepare children not only for their continuing education outside of the school, but for life itself.

The Curriculum

A child's day at Beautiful Sun Montessori is full of learning and discovery. Honoring  the sensory learning style of children of this age group, all skills and concepts are  presented with a corresponding hands-on material. All classroom materials are part of the AMI Montessori learning apparatus.

Subjects included are:

Language

•  Spoken language in English and Dutch:Children are exposed to both languages throughout the day with the help of an English and Dutch teacher.

• Reading and Writing (in both English and Dutch): Reading and writing are begun as soon as children enter the program. Children advance from pre-reading to advanced level reading, and writing is integrated into all curriculum subjects. 

Mathematics

•  With the aid of specially designed manipulatives, children explore mathematics at length including the Decimal System, memorization of facts, and explorations of all the operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). 

Training of the Senses

• Scientifically designed materials aid children in the refinement of their five senses. 

Practical Life Activities

• These activities are designed to develop gross and fine motor coordination, independence, self confidence, care of the self and of the environment, and include sensory training, language, and movement. 

Cultural Extensions

• Lessons in culture and geography include learning the names and locations of continents, countries in each continen, flags, and information about different customs in various cultures. 

Science (Botany, Zoology)

• Science lessons are presented in a concrete hands-on manner. Lessons in geology, botany, zoology are meant to put the child in contact with the real world of nature around him. 

Art

• Individual and group lessons with different mediums and art techniques give children an open creative avenue with a variety of materials. Art history lessons are given to familiarize children with world masterpieces. 
  

Music

• Music education in the classroom involves both singing and using musical instruments. Music appreciation is taught to familiarize children with important composers and musicians of our time.

Daily Schedule

7:45-8:00            Arrival of the Children

8:00-11:00         3 Hours of Montessori Work in All Curriculum Areas

11:00-11:30       Outside Time

11:30-12:00       Communal Lunch

12:00-1:30         Afternoon Montessori Work and Special Projects

1:30-1:45           Departure of Children

2:00-2:30           Optional After School Classes

Field Trips

To highlight specific science or cultural topics, we take our school outdoors once a month. This helps us understand and better appreciate the lovely Island we live in.



After School

After school classes are offered at our school daily from 2:00-2:30 immediately after our school day has ended. They are not included in the yearly tuition. 

Yoga

• An internationally  trained Yoga teacher leads the yoga lessons to develop children's awareness about their bodies and their breath in a peaceful, non-competitive environment.

Violin

• In violin class children start with the basics of holding and taking care of the instrument, and slowly progress towards learning the notes, rhythm and postures involved in playing this instrument.