FUTURE GENERATION
LITTLE ENGINES FP ED Why Montessori? A day in the life at Little Engines Interested in Montessori education for your child? Children are curious little beings, always interested and observing everyday life around them to learn how the big wide world works. Adhering to the broad principals of Maria Montessori, Little Engines Montessori emphasises learning experiences through an environment that enables young children to learn and develop lifelong skills. Situated on Surrey Crescent in Grey Lynn, just next door to Grey Lynn Primary School, Little Engines boasts the full set of Montessori materials and provides an authentic Montessori programme for children aged 2.5 years – 6 years. Based on the five key principles of the Montessori philosophy, Little Engines’ philosophy is to prepare children for a life of learning and fulfilment – building their self-esteem, cultivating a belief in themselves, in others and in the endless opportunities life offers. There is no doubt that a day in the life at Little Engines is a special one. Each child is greeted individually as they arrive, from here the children work at their own pace throughout the three-hour morning Montessori work-cycle. Each day involves activities that provide a learning outcome and engages each child on a deeper level as they work towards real-life skills. To name just a few, at Little Engines activities and learning experiences for children can involve food preparation, dressing, washing, cleaning, gardening, manners, social interactions and refining of movements. In the afternoon the teachers will shift the focus for children to engage in activities such as drama, music and movement, inquirybased projects, physical education and gardening. The children have opportunities to make healthy treats with the vegetables they have grown at the centre. There is also an adventure playground to build upon their gross motor skills. Little Engines has strong links within Grey Lynn and the wider community and, as part of this, serves the community by providing an enriched programme in partnership with their families, collaborative relationships with parents, whanau and teachers to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children.
We would love to show you our centre and share with you our enriching programme. Excellent education and care for children aged 2.5 - 6 years of age. Open 8.45am - 3.30pm, Monday – Friday.
LITTLE ENGINES MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL, 56 Surrey Crescent, (next-door to Grey Lynn Primary School), T: 09 378 9502, E: manager@little-engines.co.nz, www.little-engines.co.nz @LittleEnginesMontessori
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