Class Guidance
1. Fun Club Children
•Give your child his/her own bag that can be carried by him/her-self only. Put the most essential things in it, e.g., change of clothes, 1 diaper, and snack.
•Let them carry the bag independently starting from the drop-off area to the class.
•Extra bag for extra diapers, milk, etc, can be given to the teachers
2. Toddler Children
•Give your child the right size of bag for him/her to carry independently.
•Just put enough snack and limit it to 2 kinds only, e.g., bread and milk.
•Toilet training every Wednesday (starting 14th January 2009).
•Provide your children with their Communication Book.
3. Montessori Children
•Equip them with 2 pairs of shoes or sandals. 1 pair for outdoor (e.g., rubber shoes) and another pair for indoor (e.g., sandals) which can be left at school.
•Monday is Show & Tell session. Bring just one (1) object from home.
•Friday is Physical Exercise session. They need to wear rubber shoes and comfortable clothes (e.g., shorts and T-shirt)
General rules that are still applied :
1. Birthday celebrations
Please inform the child's Home Room teacher at least 3 days before if you wish to celebrate your child's birthday at school. The celebration will be in the Montessori way (where the child will hold a globe and walk around the sun according to its age), therefore you need to give the child's photos from birth to present to the Home Room teacher.
You may bring cake or other food to share with his/her classmates. Please consult with the Home Room teacher whether there is an allergic consideration in the class to be reckoned with.
Goody bags are allowed but it is Not a must. Please consult with the Home-Room teacher beforehand.
2. Communication Book (CB)
The teachers are always available for consultation; appointment may be required beforehand. However, CB is another way to give notes or information that is more to the daily activities that should be reminded. You may write notes for the teachers in the CB as well.
3. Tooth Brush Kit
We still have brushing teeth activity after snack. Please put the child's tooth brush kit in a small bag and you may leave it at school.
4. Accessories
We remind you again not to let your children wear jewelries or other valuables in school. Any losses in the school premises will not be our responsibilities.
5. Allergies
Please notify the school if your child has any allergy or has just recovered from an allergy.
6. Sickness
We advise you to let the child stay at home until he/she is fully recovered to avoid any spreading if your child develops symptoms of sickness, (e.g., coughing, runny nose, sneezing).
Frequently Asked Questions
In Montessori schools the child is seen as a dynamic learner, full of creative potential and in need of the maximum possible freedom to be allowed to develop as a happy, confident individual. Montessori schools therefore place emphasis on the importance of process. In more traditional school children are seen to be in need of more active instruction and control from adults - there is less trust in the child's own inner abilities and more emphasis on ensuring very defined results. So Montessori schools are learner-centred, whereas traditional schools tend to be more teacher-centred.
(Source : Montessori International Magazine - Issue 69 -2003)
Montessori schools believe that discipline is something that should come from inside rather than something that is always imposed by others. They do not rely on rewards and punishments. By being allowed to be free in the environment, and learning to love and care for other people, the child develops confidence and control over his own behaviour. So Montessori teachers only step in when a child's behavior is upsetting or disruptive to others. And then the child will be handled with deep respect and sensitivity. The belief is that the children are by nature loving and caring, and the emphasis is on helping them develop the vital social and emotional skills needed for participating in true community.
(Source : Montessori International Magazine - Issue 69 -2003)
Montessori discovered that structure was really important to help children feel safe and secure. She did a lot of experimentation to find out which, and how many, materials best suited the needs of the children. What she realized was that too much information was as bad as too little, and that children needed to be able to successfully build on their previous experiences. They could be overwhelmed with too many changing toys and options. So she carefully structured what was available. Montessori teachers, therefore, always watch the children to ensure that the right materials are available to support their individual interests and needs.
(Source : Montessori International Magazine - Issue 69 -2003)
Montessorians believe that true creativity stems from individual freedom of expression. What you won't (or shouldn't) find in a Montessori school is 20 pieces of art to take home that all look the same!. Your child will be encouraged to express him or herself through singing, dancing, acting, talking, drawing, painting, sticking, gluing, cutting, arranging and writing. What we know is that , unlike adults, children aren't really interested in the end result....they are much more interested in the fun and fascination of the creative process.
(Source : Montessori International Magazine - Issue 69 -2003)
Research shows us that, far from being old-fashioned and obsolete, Montessori's ideas are now being recognized by educationalists, cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists worldwide. Her emphasis on holistic learning with the importance of structure, intrinsic motivation, sociality and emotional intelligence were all ideas ahead of their time. She felt that it was education that lay at the root of social dis-function and that it was only by celebrating children as the hope of mankind, that we would ever be able to change the nature of society. She fought for a peaceful world that celebrated the fundamental unity underlying diversity and her words remain as applicable today as they were then.
(Source : Montessori International Magazine - Issue 69 -2003)
1. Fun Club Class is 1:4
2. Toddler Class is 1:5
3. Montessori Class is 1:7
Sometimes these ratios could change depends on the children development. If most of the students in the class could follow the program then the ratio will be increased.
1. Fun Club Class is 12 -15 students
2. Toddler Class is 15 - 18 students
3. Montessori Class is 18 - 21 students
We give 2 days of free trial.
Bintang Montessori doesn't have another school at this moment.
If you have any questions regarding Bintang Montessori, do not hesitate to ask. Please send us your questions or comments. Thankyou very much.
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