Pre‑Primary (Montessori & Kindergarten)

Pre-Primary

Introduction

We at CMR National Public School ensure that our pre-primary level kids are well-mentored and nurtured in a holistic learning environment. Our interactive and engaging curriculum , as well as creative teaching methods, make us one of the top preschools in Bangalore.

Montessori

This educational approach, developed by the Italian physician and educator Dr. Maria Montessori, lays emphasis on independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child’s natural, psychological, physical, and social development. It is a “discovery” model, where students learn concepts from working with materials, rather than by direct instruction. Uninterrupted blocks of work time, specialised educational materials, freedom of movement and choice of activity within the environment are some of the key features.

At CMR National Public School, known as one of the reputed primary schools in Bangalore, there are five environments, with children belonging to mixed age groups ranging from 2.5 to 6 years. Each environment of 30 children includes two adults, with support from the specialist staff

Kindergarten

2-year programme for children aged 4 and 6 years
The name kindergarten was coined by Friedrich Froebel, whose approach greatly influenced early-years’ education around the world. A kindergarten literally means children’s garden and is a preschool educational approach that advocates freedom, play and joyful learning. It focuses on self-expression and involves self-activity, creativity and social participation. Education is imparted through playing, singing, and practical activities such as drawing, writing and social interaction.

Activities

The following activities of CMR NPS, one of the leading primary schools in Bangalore, aim to develop creative, imaginative, cognitive and motor skills

Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Reading Program

Sand play:

Sand is an excellent tool for exposing children to a wide range of sensory experiences. It is a great sensory material for kids as they explore their sense of touch and play and discover the wonderful texture of sand. There are hours of fun and learning to be explored with sand as it promotes and encourages imaginative play. Sand allows and encourages the making and creating of an imaginary world and stories. It helps in the development of fine motor skills and eye & hand coordination. It also promotes creativity and imagination through role play and developing stories. Playing with sand is a social activity requiring speaking and listening, also developing language skills and vocabulary.

Play area:

Play is an essential part of childhood. It allows the child free rein to explore and experiment the world around. During the preschool years, children start to interact with each other. As they do this, they learn to negotiate, cooperate and share. Play area at the CMR campus facilitates various types of physical play that help develop different skills: For example, skipping takes balance, climbing monkey bars builds strength, and sports activities involve coordination.

Gardening:

Children learn from growing things. At CMR, emphasis is laid on gardening to help children learn new skills, have fun, play and develop self-confidence by spending time in the garden, tending plants. Most children enjoy being outdoors and love digging in the soil, getting dirty, creating things and watching plants grow.

Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment at Pre-Primary level is an on-going process. Worksheets are prepared for various concepts in Numeracy and Literacy. These are given to students regularly to understand the learning acquired by each child. Children are assessed through these worksheets. Report cards are issued to parents twice a year. Learning Showcases are also organised to display the learning of every child. Parents are invited to review the learning and discuss the progress with the respective teachers.

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Pre-Primary Montessori

Our Montessori level is a 3-years program where students are introduced with the basic knowledge of literacy and language, mathematics, general knowledge and arts.

The literacy and language section aims to impart listening and reading skills. Students learn about words, pronunciations and concepts of writing. We have additional programs like Storytelling and Puppetry that help to develop a child’s imagination, creativity, thinking capacity and verbal skills.

With the help of the Numeracy and Mathematics section students are taught preliminary concepts such as shapes, size, counting and measurements. Our maths course is specifically designed to introduce numbers in various ways such as identification of numbers, describing a shape, comparing numbers, creating sequences and more.

To help our students learn more about their surroundings and the things they are generally curious about, we have introduced Quest. This program engages students to learn new things that are part of science, social science and arts.

Along with these, our curriculum includes both visual arts and performing arts that help to develop a child’s creative skills, imagination, social, emotional and cognitive skills.

Pre-Primary -Kindergarten

At the Kindergarten level students between the age group of 4 in Year 1 and 5 in Year 2.

The literacy and language section for kindergarten students introduces letters, cursive writing, letter recognition games and much more. We have additional programs like Storytelling and Puppetry that help to develop a child’s imagination, creativity, thinking capacity and verbal skills.

With the help of the Numeracy and Mathematics section students are taught various concepts through hands-on lessons, images and methods such as identification of numbers, describing a shape, comparing numbers, creating sequences and more.

Along with these, our curriculum includes both visual arts and performing arts that help to develop a child’s creative skills, imagination, social, emotional and cognitive skills. The Atelier is a great space where students can express themselves through crafts work, drawing, painting and more.

At CMR NPS we take physical development and socio-emotional development very seriously. We believe that for the overall development of a child, they need to be exposed to the right environment where they can play, grow self-confidence and learn about life skills.

Admission Procedure and Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Board Is This School Affiliated To?

The school is affiliated to CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education).

What Facilities Does The School Provide?

The school provides various facilities including extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Is This School Co-Educational?

Yes.

What Is The Average Strength Of The Classroom?

Does This School Have Transport Facilities?

Yes, there is a transport facility.

When Does The Admission Process Begin?

Admission starts from the month of September to March. To know in details click here.

Does The School Have A Boarding Facility?

No, there is no boarding facility.

What Is The Homework Policy?

The curriculum follows a stress-free learning process with no-homework rule for primary students.

Does The School Hold Ptm On A Regular Basis?

PTM is a very crucial aspect for the overall development of a child and is held regularly. Parents and guardians can also meet teachers with prior appointments when it is necessary.