ANATOMIC PUZZLES

ANATOMIC PUZZLES

To make child aware of the component parts of different animals, human and plants.

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SENSORIAL

SENSORIAL

Focuses on understanding how children ages 2 ½ years through 5 learn sight (color, dimension and shapes), hearing (tone and pitch), touch (texture, weight, temperature, size and shape), smelling and tasting.

Purpose of the Apparatus

1. Constructive Triangles – Learn the different names and shapes and combine to form other shape.
2. Broad Stair – Preparation for mathematics. Visual and muscular perception of dimension
3. Pink Tower – Development visual and muscular perception of dimension. Preparation for mathematics.
4. Baric Tablet – Ability to make fine discrimination of weight.
5. Knobbed Cylinders – Child learn to judge size by sight. Develops coordination of movement. Preparation for mathematic.

6. Red Rod / Long Rod – Develop visual and muscular perception of dimension

CULTURAL STUDIES

CULTURAL STUDIES

Children have a great curiosity about the world we live in. Without a good knowledge of Cultural Studies it will be impossible later on to get a clear idea of History, Economics and Natural Science. We may consider Cultural Studies as the foundation for the other parts of knowledge, and it is a subject in which the children show great interest.

Purpose of the Apparatus

1. Globe – Land and Water: Prepare the child for more advanced globes where the earth is covered with land and water.
Description: water area smooth surfaced and painted blue. Land area rough surfaced is colored brown.
2. Puzzle Map: The puzzle map is presented first as a simple sensory-level for young children and later the name of the country.
Description: Different colors painted represent different country.
3. Magnetic Flags

Nuh's Ark Signboard

Nuh's Ark MAP

SCHOOL TIMETABLE

A WORLD WITHOUT TELEVISION

Have you ever wondered what our world was like before the dawning of the television? It may be very difficult to imagine that there was ever a time when the household held no other entertainment but reading, listening to good music, talking to one another, telling stories or learning skills like sewing, crocheting, knitting and so on.

In this modern world we live in, the television set is one of those appliances in the house that is to many as indispensable as the refrigerator and the washing machine - or are they really?? We hurry with our daily routine to be able to get to our favorite TV program. Networks competing with one another to lure the viewers to watch the episode of sitcoms, soaps, variety shows, game shows, dramas, action movies and the like. The television is the easiest way to entertain their children. A crude fact but very true. Many parents, guardians and sitters turn to good old TV without even finding out if the program being shown are suitable for children.

Sex, violence, ill behaviour and bad language are often found in TV shows. Even cartoons nowadays cannot all be trusted. Wrestling and other tasteless shows like Bollywood, Senario, Pua Chu Kang, etc have nothing good to teach children except for violence, poor English, inappropriate jokes and bad mannerisms. Many networks will indicate shows to be suitable for public viewing, with parental guidance, for 18 and above and so on, but they don't even bother to slot these program appropriately.

Perhaps you have heard of the incident of the two grade 2 boys caught having oral sex in school. This is not all. Many young children are getting more and more exposed to indecent gestures and words especially in music videos in TV and in the computer. Older siblings are more susceptible to these as naivety diminishes and maturity sets in. They may inadvertently pass on influences to their younger siblings.

Raising a family and working is not easy task for sure, but relying on the television to keep your children occupied is not the best and only solution.

Try this. Set your children's routine to sleeping early and waking up early. 9.00pm is a good time to be asleep. If your work is keeping you away from your children during the day, waking them up when you get home is the worst thing you can do. Your children have to develop a routine to teach them how to manage time. Give your children less than 2 hours to watch TV a day. Remember to choose a good program. If you are uncertain of the program, don't let them watch until you have viewed the program yourself. Then gradually reduce their viewing time and replace this with reading books with them, praying with them, reciting Qur'an, playing games with them or doing some craft work with them. Make it a weekend routine to bring them to the playground or field for some sports and picnic or just plainly relaxing or flying a kite.

Take the time for your children. Believe me, it's well worth the effort.

CHILDREN LIVE WHAT THEY LEARN

IF A CHILD LIVES WITH CRITISM,
HE LEARNS TO CONDEMN.
IF A CHILD LIVES WITH HOSTILITY,
HE LEARNS TO FIGHT.
IF A CHILD LIVES WITH RIDICULE,
HE LEARNS TO BE SHY.
IF A CHILD LIVES WITH SHAMES,
HE LEARNS TO FEEL GUILTY.
IF A CHILD LIVES WITH TOLERENCE,
HE LEARNS TO BE PATIENT.
IF A CHILD LIVES WITH ENCOURAGEMENT,
HE LEARNS CONFIDENCE.
IF A CHILD WITH PRAISE,
HE LEARNS TO APPRECIATE.
IF A CHILD LIVES WITH FAIRNESS,
HE LEARNS JUSTICE.
IF A CHILD LIVES WITH SECURITY,
HE LEARNS TO HAVE FAITH.
IF A CHILD LIVES WITH APPROVAL,
HE LEARNS TO LIKE HIMSELF.
IF A CHILD LIVES WITH ACCEPTANCE AND FRIENDSHIP,
HE LEARNS TO FIND LOVE IN THE WORLD.

COMPARISON BETWEEN MONTESSORI METHOD AND TRADITIONAL METHODOLOGY

Montessori VS Traditional
Montessori-Emphasis on more cognitive learning and total development
Traditional-Emphasis on rote learning and social development

Montessori-Child-centered learning
Traditional-Teacher-centered learning

Montessori-Child learns by handling objects and teaching themselves; individualized learning and auto-learning
Traditional-Teacher directs and dispenses learning

Montessori-Child completes 'cycle of activity'
Traditional-Teacher determines activity cycles by set time

Montessori-Child has freedom to move and work
Traditional- Child assigned seat and follows specific within classroom class periods

Montessori-Planned environment provides self- discipline
Traditional-Teacher instill discipline discipline

Montessori-Emphasis on concrete learning
Traditional-Emphasis on abstract learning

Montessori programs, based on self-directed non-competitive activities, help children develop strong self-images of themselves and the confidence to face challenges and changes with optimism

THE MONTESSORI METHOD

The Montessori Method expounded by Dr Maria Montessori (1870-1952) is a education method which combines a philosophy with a practical approach that allows the child freedom to act spontaneously within a structured and prepared environment.

"Scientific observation has established that education is not what the teacher gives; education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by human individual, and is acquired not by listening to word but by experience upon the environment. The task of the teacher becomes that of preparing a series of motives of cultural activity, spread over a specially prepared environment, and then refraining from obtrusive interference. Human teachers can only help the great work that is being done. Doing so they will be witnesses to the unfolding of the human soul and to the rising of a New Man who will not be a victim of events, but will have the clarity of vision to direct and shape the future of human society".

- Maria Montessori, Education for a New World

She believed that the goal of early childhood education should not be to fill the child with facts from a pre-selected course of studies but rather, to cultivate his/her own natural desire to learn and absorb.

During the hours a child spends in a Montessori classroom, the adult's direction (teaching) and the materials used, are focused on 5 essential areas, some of which are exclusive to the Montessori Method of education.

In short, The Montessori Method helps the child to develop his full intelectual capacity, to adjust socially, emotionally and grow up physically strong and happy.

ABOUT NUH'S ARK PAKA - MONTESSORI SCHOOL

As parents we take our children's education seriously and we want the best for them. As Muslims we want our children growth with Islamic values and at the same time we want them to be highly in touch with the growth and development of today's technology to take the challenge tomorrow. We share this view with thousands of other parents.

This is inspired us not only to provide for our children but also to extend the service to other parents by providing them with an Islamic Montessori kindergarden in our area and Nuh's Ark fits our requirement.

We were ventured into a franchised program offered by Nuh's Ark Sdn Bhd under the trademark of Nuhs Ark Islamic Montessori School known as Nuh's Ark Paka.

Nuh's Ark Paka offers a pre school program for children of age 2 1/2 to 7 years in a nurturing environment that is sensitive to the children's need while encouraging participation of the family. The atmosphere is positive, supportive and non-competitive.

Our future plan is to establish the kindergarden chain in other regions in the state of Terengganu and beyond.

Montessori's aim in education is to aid the spontaneous development of a child mentally, physically, socially and emotionally so that his potential and inborn qualities unfold and achieve a state of harmony between himself and his environment.


AIM
The primary aim of Islamic education is to produce a "Muttaqin" or one who is always conscious of his Creator. He is one who is aware of his duty towards his creator and fellow human beings.

Combining Montessori and Islam, our aim at Nuh's Ark Paka is therefore to lay a solid foundation for the development of a wholesome personality by instilling and inculcating strong moral and spiritual characters, balanced intellectual and physical acumen as well as refined qualities of etiquette and social interaction.


CONCEPT OF EDUCATION
Nuh's Ark Paka adopts a combination of Montessori Approach with Islamic Principles as the fundamental guideline, using English as the medium of instruction to achieve its aim.

Montessori + Islamic ( English ) = AIM

Firstly, Montessori is one of the proven methods of education that has been widely recognized and well adopted internationally.

The Islamic principles are integrated into our approach in educating children because it is a duty and a responsibility that has to be undertaken in order for the next generation to become good and well-worth citizens.

This is a perfect and ideal marriage because what Islam has comprehensively laid in Principles, Montessori filled up in details with no contradicting ideas.

English has been chosen as the medium of instruction because of its international and local status, that being a language of wide acceptance in trade, commerce, industry, arts and technology. Moreover, children at the age of three to six are at their most sensitive stage for language acquisition. Therefore, it is most appropriate for a child to learn a second language at this stage.

OBJECTIVES
* To instill the true concept of imaan and deen in accordance with Al-Quran and As-Sunnah.
* To imbue the love of learning.
* To nurture mental and intellectual development according to child's individual level and skill.
* To aid physical development through proper training.
* To guide in character building.
* To inculcate an appreciation of the arts and to bring out the child's potential talents and interest.

PROGRAMS
Toddlers Age: 2 1/2 to 4 years
The emphasis for toddlers is on:
i. Refinement of gross and fine motor skills
ii. Language development as they are at their sensitive period
iii. Daily activities include "gameplay", water/snadplay, language, early numbers and "hafazan Quran"

Preschoolers Age: 4 to 6 years
Children are guided using Montessori Method which is internationally proven and recognized.

CURRICULUM
1. Exercise Of practical Life
2. Sensorial Education
3. Mathematics
4. Language - English & Bahasa
5. Cultural Studies - Science, Geography, History & Biology
6. Creativity Subjects - Music & Movement, Arts & Craft, Play
7. Physical - Aerobics & Outdoor Games
8. Quran Reading
9. Quran Memorization
10. Islamic Studies - Akhlaq, Ibadah, Aqeedah & Seerah
11. Computer Literacy