THE MONTESSORI APPROACH
The Montessori Approach
Language and literacy: using the large moveable alphabet to word-build
The Montessori Approach
Practical-life materials: using tongs helps to strengthen muscles in fingers & hands
The Montessori Approach
Pouring: using small jugs aids eye-hand co-ordination
The Montessori Approach
The sensorial materials: building the pink tower, grading from large to small
The Montessori Approach
Cards and counters: matching loose quantity to number symbols
The Montessori Approach
Practical-life: dressing frames, fastening small buttons
The Montessori Approach
The small-bead stair: counting fixed quantity 1-10
The Montessori Approach
Sensorial materials, the smelling jars: children learn through their senses
The Montessori Approach
Understanding our world: learning about the world’s continents
The Montessori Approach
Understanding the solar system
The Montessori Approach
Cultural Boxes: understanding and investigating different festivals and cultures
Term Dates
Spring TERM 2026
Wednesday 7 th January – Tuesday 31st March
Half Term: Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February
Summer TERM 2026
Tuesday 21 st April – Wednesday 8th July
Half Term: Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May
Autumn TERM 2026
Wednesday 2nd September – Thursday 10th December
Half Term: Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October
KEY CALENDAR DATES
UPCOMING EVENTS AT TARA HOUSE
Wander Tales:
10th Feb, 24th Feb, 10th March, 24th March
Parents Evening:
Tuesday 3rd March
Monday 9th March
Mum's Week - Story Time
Mon 23rd – Thu 26th March
Park Theatre Drama Workshop
Tuesday 13th May 2025