LittleSparks Montessori
LittleSparks Montessori

Programmes

A hybrid Montessori curriculum for ages 18 months to 6 years — the same depth, with the structure to thrive in Primary 1.

OUR CURRICULUM

Five areas of Montessori learning

Our curriculum is built on five interconnected areas, all taught through hands-on materials and self-paced learning.

Practical Life

Developing independence and coordination through real-life activities such as pouring, dressing, and food preparation.

Sensorial

Refining the senses through materials that isolate qualities such as colour, shape, texture, and sound.

Language

Phonics, vocabulary, reading and writing — introduced through concrete materials before moving to abstract understanding.

Mathematics

Concepts such as number, place value, and operations are learnt through materials like number rods and golden beads — ensuring deep understanding rather than memorisation.

Cultural Studies

Introducing children to the world around them through geography, science, art, and music.

Rooted in respect. Built for independence. Designed for lifelong learning.

PROGRAMMES BY AGE

Learning that grows with your child

From toddlers to Primary 1-ready graduates — four programmes, one philosophy.

Pre-Nursery programme 18 months – 3 years

Pre-Nursery

A gentle introduction to school — building independence, coordination, and confidence through hands-on exploration using Montessori materials, in a calm, prepared environment.

Nursery programme 3 – 4 years

Nursery

Children begin to work more independently, developing early concepts in literacy and numeracy.

Kindergarten 1 programme 4 – 5 years

Kindergarten 1

Children deepen their understanding through structured Montessori work in reading fluency, writing, and mathematics.

Kindergarten 2 children doing a Montessori counting activity 5 – 6 years

Kindergarten 2

Children consolidate their learning and are gradually introduced to structured academic work, ensuring a confident transition to Primary 1.

OUR APPROACH

A Montessori foundation with structured preparation

Our curriculum remains fully rooted in Montessori principles, adapted with structured academic preparation so children transition confidently into Primary 1 — without losing the curiosity and independence Montessori is known for.

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Authentic Montessori Practice

Children work with a full range of Montessori materials under the guidance of trained educators.

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Preparation for Primary School

Additional structured phonics and math practice is introduced to familiarise children with classroom expectations.

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Concrete to Abstract Learning

Children first learn through hands-on concrete materials before progressing to written and abstract work, building deep understanding.

MATHEMATICS & PHONICS

Strong foundations, learnt the Montessori way

The two areas parents ask about most — and where the Montessori approach makes the biggest difference.

Montessori mathematics materials in use

Mathematics

Children experience numbers as tangible concepts through materials such as golden beads, learning place values and building true understanding of operations, as well as learning concepts such as time, money, multiplication and division.

A child matching objects to a sandpaper letter during a Montessori phonics activity

Phonics & Reading

A systematic phonics approach allows children to learn letter sounds, build words using moveable alphabets, read, and write through understanding sounds — not memorisation.

A teacher with a small group of children building with blocks
SMALL CLASSES

Small enough for every child to be known

Low teacher-to-child ratios ensure each child is observed, guided, and supported individually.

Learning is paced according to the child — never rushed or standardised.

Find the right programme for your child

Visit us, walk the classrooms, meet the teachers — and see what a real Montessori day looks like.