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The National Nursery Montessori is a Montessori school in Oman for children from the ages of 1½ - 6 years, toddler group through to Reception Class. We are situated in a residential area in Al Qurum Heights. The aim of our school is to provide excellent Montessori education in a happy, relaxed and secure environment. The philosophy of Montessori education emphasizes the potential of the individual in ways specific to each child.

Our Mission Statement

The National Nursery Montessori is committed to the teaching philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori with a belief that the most important time in a person's development is between birth and age six. Within a carefully prepared and intriguing environment and through the guidance of a loving and well-trained teacher, children are introduced to the joy of learning and move through their learning with confidence. The National Nursery Montessori fosters individual excellence by encouraging each child's initiative and promotes independence as well as self-respect. We choose to emphasize our commonalities as a community rather than our differences.

Philosophy
Montessori is an education for life, a learning process where children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a safe and caring environment. It is based on the child's innate need to develop intellectual and physical abilities and provides a carefully prepared environment to meet and direct this need.

The Montessori approach to education is child centered and is based on mutual respect and co-operation. The teacher in a Montessori classroom is more of a guide and facilitator, respecting the concentration and varied learning approaches of the children. The innate creativity of the child is encouraged in curriculum activities from art and music learning to balance responsibilities with freedom of choice, offers children the opportunity to realize their potentials in a non-competitive environment and seeks to promote in them:

› Self confidence and esteem.
› Independence and adaptability.
› A sense of achievement and self-worth.
› Co-operation with others.
› Initiative and self-motivation.
› A sense of community and respect for the rights and of others.
› Concentration and persistence in completing a task.

Dr. Montessori
Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952) was the first female physician in Italy.
When observing young children through her work as a physician,
Dr. Montessori was able to draw the following conclusions:

The most important learning years are birth to six years. Children need to work with tangibles before they learn the concepts of the abstract. Children grow and develop in an absolutely unique environment. They learn to work to the very best of their ability, to care for and respect others, to develop a natural curiosity in the world around to fulfill a "Love of Learning" individually or in small groups, and work with the Montessori materials.

Montessori Fundamentals

1. Respect and nurture the child:
Respecting and nurturing your child's dignity and ability is a critical element of our program. In Montessori classrooms, our directresses address the specific needs of your child, who learns through work, play and practice with hands-on  materials.  Our teachers are keenly aware of your child's developmental needs and introduce new challenges and materials accordingly.

2. Create a unique environment:
Our classrooms are very busy places. Indeed. Each is designed so that your child can access materials easily, selecting and replacing them at will. Always clean and tidy, our classrooms are also quieter than traditional classrooms. Because children choose their own activities, they remain interested and engaged in what they are learning and accomplishing. Our directresses are always nearby, observing the children and preparing for the next lesson or question. Children develop a love of learning that shines through as they treat their materials with care, returning each apparatus to its proper place at the end of each activity.

3. Children learn at their own paces:
At the National Nursery Montessori, children work individually and are encouraged to work at their own pace. We help every child discover and learn from his or her individual experiences. Our directress observes your child as he or she works, and quietly offers guidance and direction. As your child masters an exercise, the directress guides him or her to the next activity and the appropriate next challenge.

4. Ask the right questions:
Every child needs a very special guide for his or her self-led journey of learning. Our teachers, called directresses and directors, are skilled at directing the journey by asking questions rather than providing answers. This unique approach is the result of hundreds of hours of specialized training. Each directress and director is experienced at helping children build self-esteem and self-confidence through individual discovery. Our environment and method provides the discipline. Our teachers provide the guidance.

5. Prepare for a life time learning:
Our goal is simple. We prepare children for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. Our directresses are committed to ensuring that your child receives a broad academic education in the context of a carefully planned, stimulating environment. Through our proven methods, we help children develop the essential foundation habits, attitudes, skills and ideas that will shape the way they discover, learn and succeed in life.