Young learners participating in an interactive class
Academics

Where little steps begin a lifelong love of learning

Our Early Years programme blends Montessori foundations, integrated academics, values and joyful hands-on discovery.

Foundational Stage

Real learning begins here

Pre-primary is not a waiting room before “real school.” Children learn through play, inquiry, stories and experiences in a stress-free, child-centred programme aligned with the spirit of NEP 2020.

Student Group

Pre-primary

Levels

FS I, II & III

Approach

Play-way & activity-based

Development

Pancha Kosha

Activity-based learning in a Salwan Montessori classroom
Our Learning Approach

Four ideas shape every day at Salwan

PILLAR 01

Integrated Learning

One world, not separate subjects

Children meet concepts in multiple contexts and connect new knowledge with what they already understand, making learning meaningful and lasting.

PILLAR 02

Inquiry-Driven Learning

Curiosity comes first — answers follow

Observation, questioning and reasoning help children learn how to think. Teachers begin with a child’s question and turn wonder into discovery.

PILLAR 03

Values Alongside Academics

Character is curriculum, not an afterthought

Kindness, honesty, sharing, respect and gratitude are woven through stories, role play, festivals and everyday classroom routines.

PILLAR 04

Project-Based Learning

Learning by making, building and doing

Simple projects develop patience, planning, teamwork and pride by giving children the experience of beginning, developing and completing their own work.

Children exploring learning stations with their teachers
Pedagogy in Action

Curious, capable and compassionate

Beyond the classroom, carefully designed experiences help children discover their interests, express ideas, work together and grow into confident, well-rounded learners.

Physical Development

Yoga and Taekwondo build strength, concentration, self-discipline and overall wellbeing.

Little Scientists at Work

Hands-on experiments ignite curiosity while developing problem-solving, creativity and teamwork.

Language & Literacy

Storytelling, rhymes, drama, puppetry and classroom libraries help children communicate and love reading.

Numeracy

Playful pre-number and number activities strengthen early mathematical thinking.

21st-century Skills

Show and Tell, role play and projects build communication, creativity, collaboration and confidence.

Experiential Learning

Real experiences encourage active engagement, social interaction and independent thinking.

DEAR Programme

Drop Everything and Read creates regular, focused time for stories, imagination and comprehension.

No Bag Day

Pottery, games, printing, storytelling, yoga and drills support all five domains of Pancha Kosha Vikas.

Inclusive Learning

Every child is known and supported

Relationships, interactions and purposeful activities build emotional intelligence. Individual support helps children understand their emotions, develop self-control and take growing responsibility for themselves.

A teacher supporting children during a hands-on learning activity
Labs & Learning Spaces

Technology with purpose

The ICT Lab reinforces classroom concepts through interactive games, multimedia, educational applications and creative digital projects, nurturing logical reasoning, collaboration and responsible technology use.

Child-friendly computer lab at Salwan Montessori School
Assessment

Progress understood in context

Regular, ongoing assessment draws from diverse observations to understand what children know, how they learn and what support they need. A multidimensional Holistic Progress Card brings together teacher and parent observations.

Academic Planner 2026–27

View the annual planner for key learning themes, activities and school dates.