Meeting new parents is something we do on a
daily basis, and we find meeting prospective parents an enriching experience,
more so, when we discuss the person in question – the child. We also love sharing the wonderful benefits of a
Montessori House of Children, like ours.
Many parents are usually aware of the Montessori
method of education; and then there are few parents who need to be informed
about Montessori. Some parents do tend to compare their options, especially the
fee structure. As a new House of Children, we try to make Ayelet affordable
without compromising on the quality & the authentic Montessori offered.
Having said that, it’s unfair to compare an
authentic Montessori to a conventional pre-school environment. The latter can
decide on what to offer to the child and the fees can be decided accordingly. In
case of an authentic Montessori set-up, we need to ensure a lot of Montessori
elements are offered to the child.
The main factors responsible for the fees
are the three core elements of an authentic Montessori:
The Montessori Material: “The child making
use what s/he finds around him/her shapes himself/herself for the future"
The scientifically developed Montessori material is a core of an authentic
environment. Each premium, high-quality set is development by professionals
with accuracy & precision. Each Montessori environment (classroom) needs an
individual set of material, which comprises of many materials across various
areas. We develop a lot of in-house materials as well, for the complete
development of a child. All the material is regularly upgraded and worked
upon. Ayelet offers: We ensure our
environments are equipped with premium quality Montessori material.
The Montessori Environment: "Education is a natural process carried out by the human individual, and
is acquired not by listening to words, but by experiences in the environment.”
A Montessori environment needs to be beautiful, clean, child appropriate,
natural and of course free from any unnecessary clutter. This means, we need to
be extremely particular while finalising the space for the House of Children.
This also means the maintenance costs as well as rent/lease of the place is on
the higher side. Ayelet offers: Our beautiful space is located in a green,
cosy, little lane (mostly commotion and noise free) in MICO Layout, BTM 2nd
Stage. Our facility is a hygienic, naturally lit, well ventilated, neat, safe
and inviting.
The Montessori Guide: “The training of
teachers is something far more than learning ideas. It includes training of
character, it is a preparation of spirit.” All guides in an authentic
Montessori environment need to be trained Montessori adults. The Montessori
training is extremely intensive and requires a lot of hard work and
continuously updating one’s skills. Montessori guides need to ensure we follow
a specific approach, which is different from traditional pre-schools. It
requires years of observation and working closely with children. Ayelet offers:
Our Head Guides as well as Assistant Guides, have undergone rigorous Montessori
training. Besides this, we also ensure our non-teaching staff are aware about
the Method and follow the same while dealing with children.
Other factors which play an equally
important role:
Follow the Child: Montessori method doesn’t
believe in 'one size fits all’. The Montessori curriculum is individualised and
result of regular (daily) analysis of each child. It is a child lead and not a
teacher lead approach. When we discuss the child in our conferences or invite
parents for observation, we need to discuss the overall development of each
child and not just academic. Ayelet
doesn’t treat any two children as same individuals. Regular updates to
parents besides the annual or bi-annual updates are also offered.
A community: A Montessori environment needs
to work as a community. We need to ensure there is a constant flow of
communication between parents and management. Ayelet offers: Our parent
communication partner, Transparent Classroom, ensures you stay updated about
your child. We believe Ayelet is a community of students, teachers,
non-teaching staff, parents and guardians; for this we ensure an open
communication. Every feedback and suggestion is taken into consideration, and
is given serious thought. We see our parents as our partners and believe in
working as a team.
The Founders: Authentic Montessori schools
are set ups which have been formed after years of research, study and
understanding; most people behind Montessori schools are extremely passionate
and highly involved in the day-to-day functioning of the school. An authentic
Montessori school will work at providing the best to your child. Ayelet offers:
Out core team believes in the Montessori method and our children. We also
believe we exist to provide an authentic Montessori which becomes their second
home and ‘Happy Place'
The Montessori method might seem expensive,
but is it really so?
If we see all factors an Authentic
Montessori offers to your child, you would not find Montessori schools
expensive. To see what a true Montessori environment can do for your child, you
need to ensure your child complete the entire Montessori cycle. Congratulations
on choosing the Montessori method and Ayelet for your child.
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