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Why Choose an Education at Macedon Ranges Montessori Pre-school?

At Macedon Range Pre-School, our mission is to foster a love of learning, creativity and independence in our students using the Montessori teaching method and philosophy. Our experienced teachers strive to provide an environment where all children feel safe, respected and comfortable exploring their own interests.

We encourage our students to become independent thinkers and doers. Through hands-on activities, our teachers help them build the skills and confidence needed to become successful learners. We look forward to helping your child reach their fullest potential.

What makes us different?

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Montessori Qualified and Trained Teachers

We are able to provide an authentic, Montessori education because we only employ Montessori qualified and trained educational staff. We don't just see Montessori as a marketing buzz word, the Montessori Method is deeply embedded in our philosophy and vision at the Preschool.

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Education Everyday

We deliver a high quality of early childhood education, excelling in areas such as early literacy, numeracy, practical life and STEAM. Every day of preschool is part of the structured Kindergarten program so, any additional time that your child spends at our school, will be an extension of the kindergarten program.

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Child-led Learning

We provide an integrated curriculum that takes into account your child’s development, experience, interests and the need to consolidate skills and knowledge as well as to be extended and challenged.

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Small Class Sizes

Our aim is always to work with smaller groups of children in the classroom so we often have a ratio of 1 Teacher/Educator per 4-8 children.

 Classroom numbers are carefully managed to ensure all children's needs are met.

Our Program

The aim of our program is to provide an experience that nurtures children’s self esteem allowing them to realise their full potential and to be caring members of the family and the community. This is to be achieved through Montessori philosophy: Three components of this philosophy, which we emphasise, are:

Follow the Child

Our education model focuses on letting the child determine their own learning. 

Teach Me How to Do it Myself

Rather than instructing a child to do something, our education model focuses on guiding a child in learning the steps to do things for themselves. 

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Freedom Within Limits

We believe that children have internal capabilities  make choices and self-control their behavior. This 'freedom' within boundaries works in harmony with a carefully prepared environment. 

The importance of a prepared environment.

To effectively provide a Montessori experience we focus on how the prepared environment sets a child up for success in their environment. Learn more about how the elements of a prepared environment you can expect to see at Macedon Ranges Montessori Pre-school. 

Things you might see our children doing

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Preliminary Exercises

• Carrying a Mat
• Sit and Stand from a Chair
• Carrying a Tray
• Turning pages of a Book
• Spooning Grains

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Care of the Person

• Washing Hands
• Polishing Shoes
• Preparing a Snack

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Care of The Environment

• Dusting a Table
• Polishing
• Arranging Flowers
• Setting a Table
• Sweeping

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Grace and Courtesy

• Greeting a Person
• Introduction of One’s Self
• Offering Help

Come and see for yourself!

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Control of Movement

• Walking on the Line
• Silence Game

We encourage all families interested in our preschool to book a tour, meet our team, explore our classroom and learn more about how a Montessori education will set your child up for a lifelong love of learning. 

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