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Introduction Current Northside 0-3 parents, can click here to login into the 0-3 Community section.
For children, especially in the infant community, movement is the very centre of their life. They are involved in an exciting task of learning to move efficiently in their world. The motor activities engaged in by the children play a very important role in their whole development. Movement aids in discovering and reinforcing a variety of perceptual motor and academic concepts. It also contributes to the enhancement of positive self-esteem.
The well structured programme at an early age promotes the transition of movement to abstract notion, enhancing and supporting concepts of the pre-primary and primary Montessori programme later on.
2008 completed another successful year for our 0-3 Infant Community. Parent support has been phenomenal and really underlies the continued support "the Cottage" enjoys. Parents were introduced to the Montessori approach through the purchase of "Understanding the Human Being" by Dr Montanaro, and this has funded the launch of our new parent library. The titles selected have been carefully chosen to reflect important issues that parents may have an interest in. To further support this process, "Montessori from the Start" by Polk Lillard is on offer for 2009. For 2009 we have 77 places on offer for babies/toddlers from 6 - 36 months.
The development of the newly launched website for the 0-3 room will be a valuable tool for parents, so stay posted as it emerges and matures (just like the lives of the little ones in the infant community do).
A DVD highlighting the 0-3 day will be part of this offering and, in line with the Sustainability Committee objectives, our 0-3 room will be using technology to better meet the needs our parents and the environment! The room is also now serviced with chemical-free cleaning products.
New resources have been produced and purchased; room alterations made to facilitate better use of the space; and general revamp of processes and procedures to ensure continued improvement of service for families.
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