The Abba's Orchard - Road Map

"Like others I had believed it was necessary to encourage a child by means of some exterior reward that would flatter his baser sentiments such as gluttony, vanity, self-love, peace. And I was astonished when I learned that a child who is permitted to educate himself really gives up these lower instincts."

- Dr. Maria Montessori

"Children Teach Themselves" is a simple yet a profoundly insightful truth Dr Montessori had observed in all children. She had always believed that the role of guides or teachers is to create environments that inspire children to learn by themselves. When children are inspired, coming to school becomes pure joy.

The Abba’s Orchard began with the Casa Program for children age 3 to 6 years old. As the children moved up to the next level the following year, another class was added but a different kind of environment was prepared that best suited them.

The environment and syllabus for Casa is for a child whose mind is absorbent, whose sensitivity is for order, and whose social tendencies are towards self.

Purposeful materials designed by Dr Montessori abound and are neatly arranged in a Casa classroom. They entice and engage your child in amazing concentration.

The absorbent mind of your child is a characteristic only of this age period. This allows the trained teacher, at the cue of your child’s initiative and interest, to infuse without coercion, and almost without limits, concepts of Language and impressions of Mathematics. Sensorial and Practical Life exercises are given to hone his sensitivity to order.

The classroom culture encourages your child to unlock for himself what is around him. His successes move him to unlock some more and soon he develops a profound sense of fulfillment. His initiatives are rewarded by his own discoveries, giving your child a solid foundation for a life-long love of learning.

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