The Teresian School
We offer 3 years of Pre-School as follows:
Pre-School 1 is open to boys and girls from two to three years of age. It offers the child a flexible play and learning environment, catering for his/her individual needs. Language development is very important at this stage, as well as developing an awareness of others. Our teachers take every opportunity to educate for good relationships and behaviour. We build up the child’s confidence in a positive manner, promoting self-esteem and encouraging him/her to talk freely in an atmosphere of trust and care.
Our focus in Pre-School 2 is to enrich language and number, and to approach the cultural subjects of the Montessori programme using the various graded pieces of Montessori material in a more structured environment. This material used is designed to encourage independence and co-ordination. The task of socialisation continues and children learn to give and take, to respect others and to respect property.
The aim of Pre-School 3 is to prepare the child for the exciting next step of entry to Junior School.
The Aistear programme is integrated with the Montessori programme, and children are introduced to the more advanced pieces of number, pre-reading and pre-writing equipment.
All class activities are geared towards increasing self-esteem and self-confidence, both in personalised work and communication with others.
The children are encouraged to listen to others and to express themselves when it is their turn to speak.