primary programme
CURRICULUM -language ~ mathematics ~ geography
sciences ~ history ~ school & community service
visual/performing arts ~ physical education

Head Start Educational Academy

primary programme | middle and high school

The Head Start Primary Programme is for children aged six and above and who have had pre primary Montessori education at Head Start.

For children of this age group the need to be independent becomes stronger. There is a shift from fact absorption to questioning and reasoning. Their curiosity is satisfied only by presenting them with the “grand vision” of the universe. They need to hear the cosmic story of the beginning of the world, the origin of the sun and planets, the formation of the stars and the forming of the structure of our earth. This “grand vision” provides the basis for special study of traditional academic subjects such as geology, biology, botany, zoology, geography and history. Development of sensitivity to the fundamental needs and interdependence of humans and all other living things are emphasized.
curriculum

language
Children of this age have a great interest in the structure of language and need to express themselves through creative writing. Independent and group reading, comprehension exercises, creative composition and research writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and handwriting are daily activities. In addition to English, Hindi and Kannada are also taught in the Montessori way.

mathematics
The desire to learn more about numbers and numerical realtionships motivates the child to develop computation skills as well as an understanding of money, time, measurement, geometry and algebra. Further study of the combinations and special laws of the decimal system leads to exploration of other base systems. Students then progress to more abstract problem solving.

geography
Beginning with simple identification of landforms, bodies of water, continents, countries and capitals, students progress to map reading and discussion of geopolitical concepts.

history
Research projects, timelines and discussions bring to life prehistoric eras, the evolution of early people and achievements of different cultures. The goal is an understanding of the relationships between history and contemporary society.

  

school & community service
Dr. Maria Montessori believed in the importance of responsibility for oneself, one's neighbours and the environment. Head Start is committed to the importance of self-respect and acknowledging our responsibilities to one another. Children take part in the upkeep of the environment, sweeping, dusting and learning how to take care of plants and animals. Periodic Field Trips are organized, connected to project/class work. A variety of enrichment classes (e.g. cooking, special talks by resource persons/guest speakers) are conducted.

sciences
Starting with the classifications of plant and animal life, children move on to the more complex concepts of structure, function and interrelationships of living organisms. Studies of plants and animals and physical sciences are integrated with the study of the solar system and the earth’s place within it. Simple experiments demonstrate electricity, magnetism, gravity, light and other principles of physics and chemistry.

visual/performing arts
Drawing and painting are an essential part of Montessori classroom work for all children. Often words and writing go hand-in-hand with drawing. Music and dramatics are also a vital part of the programme.

physical education
Physical Education begins in the primary years. Motor co-ordination, body awareness and control, physical fitness and team participation are stressed.
programme hours
monday to friday
8:15 am to 3:30 pm

contact
telephone:
91-80-25537025
91-80-27870150
email:
info1@headstart.edu.in

managing trustee:
Riad Mahmood
principal:
Samina Mahmood
faculty

Each environment has two teachers who hold a bachelor's and/or master's degree as well as both a Pre Primary and a Primary Montessori degree/diploma. Teachers for Std IV and above also have a Bachelor of Education Degree and a Master’s Degree if necessary. Faculty members are dedicated to the school and each and every child in a special way. They are caring and committed to furthering their own professional training through workshops and continued education. To ensure continuity, teachers from each level meet to discuss individual progress and the transition points between the early years, pre primary and primary programmes.
 
   
     
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