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Little Oaks Montessori is a bilingual (English and Mandarin) preschool that accommodates children aged from two and a half to six years old in four class groups - Playgroup, Starters 1, Starters 2 and Kindergarten. We are an established Montessori preschool that works on a healthy child-teacher ratio that promotes early education and self-confidence. We offer places on a part or full-time basis throughout the year. We use tried and tested Montessori methods that take into account the latest research in child development. We have a dedicated team of staff committed to high-quality care and work alongside a variety of allied professionals and families to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.
Diverse Learning Environments
Playgroup
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A safe and cosy environment for children aged two and a half to four years old.
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Flexibility on the number of days your child attends -sessions are three hours long either in the morning or afternoons. Children are offered a minimum of twice a week and can add on more days throughout the year depending on availability.
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A small child-to-teacher ratio that allows individual attention and small group activities to promote and develop language, creative, mathematic, cognitive, physical, personal and social skills
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Activities are designed to promote independence and confidence with simple routines to establish structure and stability which is so important for our little ones.
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Children are introduced to numbers, letters, colours, shapes and various other topics.
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We introduce activities that encourage sensory exploration and develop curiosity.
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Plenty of time for outdoor play in our beautiful garden where children are encouraged to develop a sense of wonder about nature and the world we live in.
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Toilet training is completed in this class group before moving to our Starters programme.
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Ms Felicia
Teacher
Felicia is a fun and loving teacher who works with our younger cohort. She spent a few years living and working with the schools in Australia. She focuses on building a good rapport with the children under her care. She is a good team player who is forth coming with her ideas.
Ms Menaka
Senior Teacher
Menaka has been part of the LO family for two decades. She is a devoted teacher who dedicated her life to teaching. She is flexible when a lesson is not working. She assesses her teaching throughout the lessons and finds new ways to present materials to make sure that every student understands the key basic concepts.
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Starters 1
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Children aged three to four years attend a daily three-hour programme Monday to Friday -an option to extend hours till 1.45pm is given to those who attend the morning session.
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A small teacher child ratio allows for attention to detail while developing fundamental listening and learning skills.
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A spacious and engaging environment that provides opportunities for floor work and table work for young learners that encourages the development of fine and gross motor skills as well as exploration and inquiry.
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Learning areas encourage paired and small group learning which develop skills needed for peer cooperation and friendship building.
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Children are introduced to phonics and early Montessori curriculum work in preparation for later formal learning.
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A variety of optional enrichment activities are offered to our Starters 1, Starters 2 and Kindergarten programme. These programmes are provided by external vendors who have been carefully selected by the school to complement our Montessori curriculum and provide a holistic learning experience for your child - find out more about our enrichment programmes.
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Ms Gowri
Teacher
Gowri is a dedicated teacher with more than ten years of experience in the Early Childhood industry. She has a fun; bubbly personality and her laughter is infectious! She sparks children's interest through her fun lessons. She loves implementing creative hands-on, play-based activities. She is innovative and is quick to offer good ideas.
Wang Laoshi
Mandarin Teacher
Wang Laoshi teaches Mandarin to our younger cohort. She is creative and the children are drawn to her Mandarin lessons. She enjoys involving the children in songs, stories, and activities. Our little ones are constantly engaged in play and interactive fun while learning Mandarin!
Starters 2
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Children aged four to five years old attend a daily three-hour programme with most staying until 1.45pm at least 3 days a week.
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Individual attention is given to each child to develop and learn with a small group ratio of two teachers to fifteen children.
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More structure is incorporated into our daily curriculum as we prepare the children for early reading and writing activities.
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Numeracy lessons involve concrete activities that develop number awareness and concepts in preparation for work in the decimal system.
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Teachers place emphasis on making learning fun and encourage literacy through the use of Montessori language materials, games, books and a literacy rich environment.
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We encourage curiosity through cultural studies and science topics presented through hands on activities. The children begin to record their knowledge through print, art and oral presentations.
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We introduce our young learners to our LEAD values to promote pro-social skills and an appreciation and respect for others. We develop and encourage leadership and the pursuit of their special interests.
Ms Zarina
Senior Teacher
Rina has many years of preschool teaching experience and enjoys the organic and practical approach to Montessori education. She is a dedicated teacher who loves sports, watching documentaries and cheering on our little ones during soccer on Wednesdays!
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Ms Reva
Teacher
Reva is a passionate and hardworking teacher who has over ten years of teaching experience. She is well-organised and have a structure in place that keeps things running smoothly. She loves baking cakes and tarts in her free time!
Kindergarten
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Children aged five to six years old are placed in two classes of 8 children on the second floor of our school building.
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All children attend daily with most staying till 1.45pm.
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More group learning and structure occurs at this stage. Due to our small teacher-child ratio an individual approach is still incorporated throughout our day to cater to the specific learning needs of each child.
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We work closely with families to ensure that our students are prepared for their transition to ‘big school’ and any concerns identified are addressed early and given the necessary support.
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Children take part in brainstorming and planning what they learn each term. We keep our curriculum dynamic to remain relevant and ensure our young learners are invested in what we introduce in class.
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Children are encouraged to write and record evidence to show their respective learning and understanding of the topics introduced in class.
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Our environment encourages creativity, problem solving and thinking ‘outside the box.’
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Group projects enhance peer learning and encourage a community spirit amongst students to become global learners.
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Our LEAD values system continues to develop leadership skills and gives each child an opportunity to shine. This gives them the confidence to take on new challenges with a positive outlook and builds emotional maturity and resilience.
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We keep the children connected through an interactive whiteboard and have access to various digital platforms that extend learning.
Ms Ashraf
Senior Teacher
Ashraf leads our Kindergarten team and has taught in many established preschools in Singapore. She specialises in preparing our older cohort with the fundamental skills needed for a successful transition into ‘big’ school. In her spare time, she loves reading, needlework and writing poetry.
Lin Laoshi
Senior Mandarin Teacher
Lin Laoshi is from China and heads our mandarin programme and teaches our older cohort. She is an experienced and passionate teacher who remains committed to developing a love for the Chinese language and culture in young children. She has inspired her daughter to pursue a degree in early childhood education and will often encourage her daughters to volunteer their time at the school.
Ms Jennifer
Relief Teacher
Jennifer is a well-loved teacher who has taught in many Montessori schools island wide. She is a very generous and resourceful teacher who loves creating fun science activities for her class and sharing the vast range of Montessori materials she has acquired over the years with the school. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, keeping fit and going on nature walks with her family.
Principal
Ms Angel​
Angel has been with the school for over a decade and worked her way up from teacher to principal to lead Little Oaks Montessori Kindergarten. Her warm, gentle and kind nature embodies the nurturing environment of the school. She is extremely creative and prepares beautiful resources to entice our young learners. Her lovely smile at the gate or in the classroom each day ensures that each child is acknowledged and feels welcome at school. She also fosters the best amongst the staff, creating a supportive learning environment.
Our Founder
Ms Felicia​
Felicia was the founder of Little Oaks Montessori. She was an early childhood educator for more than 20 years, trained in counseling and special needs education. She was passionate about creating a positive learning environment and enjoyed keeping in touch with families who have been a part of the Little Oaks Community.
Felicia sadly lost her battle with cancer in June 2022. The indelible mark she has left on the teachers, pupils, and parents of Little Oaks will be treasured. She is sorely missed by all.