The 'Nido' Classroom
Aged 0 - 3 years
The Nido Philosophy
Respect
Respect is the most significant aspect of care and education with infants and toddlers and is the overarching principle underpinning the values and actions of the Athenree Montessori Nido teaching team. Actions demonstrating respect include developing nurturing relationships, predictability, empathy, considering the child a capable and equal human being, being fully present and undertaking peaceful observations to respond sensitively
Choices Are Offered
Children are empowered as they are offered choice and are given time to respond. Offering choices and inviting children to engage are both important parts of the Nido program
Peaceful Observation
‘Through subtle signs and gestures in the presence of sensitive, attuned observers, even the youngest child can express his or her opinion and therefore have his or her human rights upheld”
It is through peaceful observation that teachers learn what the child wants, needs, likes, dislikes, and also what they’re capable of and what they’re emerging capabilities are.
Teachers support rather than intervene
Our children experience an environment that respects them for who they are.
Our program encourages our children to feel secure and safe to make independent choices in all areas of their learning and development.
Time
Respecting children’s confidence and competence provides them with the self-esteem that comes with working through feelings and emotions. When children are allowed time and are given support to work through feelings like frustration, they learn to self-regulate, collect themselves and refocus. They also learn trust and feel emotionally secure if they need extra help from someone else
At Athenree Montessori we understand how stressful leaving your little one can be; so, we aim to work with and support you to create a transition process to suit your family and the needs of you and your child.
