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Accreditation
MST is fully accredited by
The International Montessori Council.
Membership
MST is a member of
The Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS).
The Sunshine Montessori Programme
For ages 3 to 6
When you walk into a Montessori classroom, the first thing you will notice is that everyone is busy and interested in what they are doing. One child is counting beads, others are working together on a puzzle map, and in the corner of the room a teacher is introducing a small group of children to a new language activity.
Maria Montessori said “To aid life, leaving it free however, to unfold itself - that is the basic task of the educator”. Our classrooms are spacious, bright and carefully designed to provide a stimulating learning environment. The activities are attractively displayed on open shelves enticing children to experiment with them.
Being responsible for the prepared environment, the teachers present these purposeful activities at critical periods using their knowledge of each child’s developmental stages. Acting as a link between the child and the material, the teacher assists the children as they progress along the learning path from the concrete to the abstract.
Children are free to choose their own work and can proceed at their own pace. While not compulsory, they are all encouraged to join the group for circle time, the forum for songs, discussion of the current topic, show and tell, and other group activities.
