Our Curriculum
Children’s Discovery House offers a highly recognized Montessori program focusing on seven key areas of learning and development. From building language skills to nurturing social understanding, our curriculum includes a series of lessons and outings designed to broaden your child’s horizons.
The Half-Day Programme is offered to children aged 1.5 to 6+ years, school hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15/12:30/12:45/1:00 p.m.
The Half-Day Programme + ECA is offered to children aged 1.5 to 6+ years, school hours are from 8:45 a.m. to approx 2:00 p.m., depending on the ECA.
The Extended Programme (Half-Day Programme + Creche) is offered to children aged 1.5 to 6+ years, school hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
The Full-Day Programme (Half-Day Programme + Creche + Afternoon Daycare) is offered to children aged 1.5 to 6+ years, school hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Half-Day Montessori Programme
(1) Practical Life
Promote self-help skills through a variety of activities, including elementary exercises (holding a tray, threading beads, pegging clothes, using a funnel, sponging water), personal care (grooming, dressing, preparing food), grace and courtesy (walking around a mat, sitting on a chair, knocking on the door), care of the environment (wiping tables, sweeping floors, folding napkins, caring for indoor plants), and more.
(2) Sensorial Development
Develop visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and gustatory senses by comparing and identifying similarities between objects. Enhance visual senses through exploring dimensions, colors, shapes, and patterns. Develop auditory senses using sound cylinders and bells. Improve tactile senses by exploring textures, weights, and temperatures. Strengthen smell and taste through activities that engage the olfactory and gustatory senses.
(3) Language
Young children learn sounds and letters through hand-eye coordination, practical activities, and sensory experiences. Sensorial education enables children to make comparisons and recognize similarities in sizes, shapes, colors, textures, smells, tastes, and sounds. These activities enhance their intellect, memory, and observational skills.
We use a phonetic reading approach to develop a strong foundation in reading and writing. Through a multi-sensory method, children learn to recognize the sounds and shapes of the alphabet, then they create words, and thereafter sentences. As they become fluent readers and writers, they can explore creative writing and reading.
(4) Mathematics
Montessori practical life and sensorial activities provide indirect preparation for mathematics. Concrete materials help introduce abstract concepts, offering a sequential understanding of mathematical ideas that prepare children for more advanced learning.
(5) Cultural Studies
Cultural studies in geography, history, botany, and zoology help children discover the planet, their world, and the diversity of people and cultures. They learn to appreciate nature, social harmony, tolerance, respect for multiculturalism, and the significance of historical events that shape our world.
(6) Creative Arts
Through musical instruments, art and craft materials, and speech and drama classes, we encourage children to showcase their skills and talents.
Enrichment Morning Programme (“EMP”) & Extracurricular Activities (“ECA”)
Children’s Discovery House offers a wide range of activities designed to foster holistic development. These activities allow children to discover their potential, uncover their interests, and promote teamwork.
The Enrichment Morning Programme (“EMP”) is included in the morning curriculum at no additional cost to parents.
The Extracurricular Activities (“ECA”) are offered after the morning programme for an additional fee.
(1) Ballet
Ballet enhances physical strength and agility, teaching children to move gracefully. It improves concentration, develops an understanding of music and rhythm, and fosters a love of movement.
Ballet is offered as an ECA at CDH Bangsar, CDH Seni and CDH KLCC.
(2) Indoor Football
Our indoor football program, led by Little Kickers, is an energetic program that teaches basic football skills, such as dribbling, passing, and kicking, through fun and engaging games. Each session emphasizes teamwork and appreciation.
Little Kickers is offered as an ECA at CDH i-Zen, CDH KLCC and CDH Seni.
(3) Speech and Drama
Our speech and drama classes aim to build confidence, develop communication skills, enhance vocabulary, and expand creativity and imagination. The program offers a fun way to master effective communication.
Speech and Drama is offered as an ECA at CDH Seni.
(4) Arts and Craft
Children explore a creative world of color, patterns, and materials, allowing them to express themselves and create new works. The classes encourage creativity as children work towards crafting their masterpieces.
Arts and Craft is offered as an ECA at CDH Seni.
(5) Taekwondo
Taekwondo teaches self-discipline and self-defense while training the mind, body, and spirit. It enhances concentration and self-confidence, which contribute to academic and holistic development. The belt ranking system provides measurable goals for progress.
Taekwondo is offered as an ECA at CDH i-Zen, CDH Seni and CDH KLCC.
(6) Mandarin
Early language learning boosts cognitive development and can benefit children’s future careers. Our Mandarin classes include reading, writing, music and movement, reciting poems, flashcards, and worksheets.
Mandarin is included in the EMP at CDH Bangsar, CDH i-Zen and CDH KLCC.
Mandarin is offered as an ECA at CDH Bangsar and CDH Seni.
(7) Music and Movement
This program helps children develop self-esteem, coordination, and social skills as they express themselves in a fun and secure environment. The classes incorporate nursery rhymes and imaginative activities with lively dance elements. Children also learn to play simple musical instruments.
Music is offered as an ECA at CDH Seni and CDH KLCC.
(8) Gymnastics
Gymnastics helps children develop physical coordination, strength, and flexibility. It offers a fun and engaging way for kids to build confidence and improve their motor skills.
Gymnastics is included in the EMP at CDH Bangsar, CDH i-Zen and CDH KLCC.
Gymnastics is offered as an ECA at CDH i-Zen, CDH KLCC and CDH Seni.
Crèche
Our Crèche programme offers a variety of activities, including art and craft, music and movement, sports, culinary arts, and science until 3:15 p.m. Each day, our creative teachers introduce new and exciting activities to engage the children, promoting holistic development in an enjoyable setting. The programme is offered at all branches.
Afternoon Daycare
Our Afternoon Daycare offers a variety of activities, including art and craft, music and movement, sports, culinary arts, and science until 5:00 p.m. The programme is currently only offered at Montessori Anakku, Arcoris.
The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his[/her] own experiences.
– Maria Montessori
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