Tray I
Exercises of Practical Life
Day-to-day activities in the prepared environment using natural, real-life objects. They build independence, concentration and perseverance, integrating body and mind to complete a task.
Age 3 to 6
Five shelves, one prepared environment
Every material at Adra lives on its own shelf, for its own kind of work. Here's what a child finds on each one.
Tray II
Sensorial Stimuli
Every child has an inner need to gather sensorial impressions. Scientifically designed equipment helps classify size, dimension, texture, weight and form — a solid base for language, mathematics and science.
Tray III
Language
Preparatory verbal and pre-reading exercises, phonetic learning, analysis of sounds and word building, followed by vocabulary enrichment, refined pronunciation and writing skills.
Tray IV
Arithmetic
Children explore numbers as names of quantities and the symbols that represent them — counting, association of symbol to quantity, the decimal system and basic operations.
Tray V
Social & Culture
History, geography, physical and natural science and general knowledge, alongside a healthy attitude, etiquette and a sense of responsibility.
Primary group
Grade 1 to 3 — Age 6+ to 9+ years
Children begin here with the five great stories. Learning happens in meaningful context through many mediums and activities, not a single textbook. Field trips, physical activities, sports and team thinking are integrated rather than taught in silos.
Children pursue their interests at greater depth across Language, Mathematics, the World of Plants, the World of Animals, the World of Man, the Visual Arts, Music and the World Itself. One subject overlaps into another, as in real life.
True development happens when children have the space to make mistakes and learn from them — relating to school, neighbours and family, developing grace, courtesy and balanced emotional growth.
Age 2 to 3
Toddler Program
Our toddler environment is equipped with scientifically designed materials based on the Montessori philosophy. Children are exposed to sensory experiences with textured objects, water, clay, the smell of flowers and food, differentiating sizes and sound.
As children learn to speak in phrases, mentors encourage language through objects, books, story narration and songs, along with the ability to follow verbal instructions. Basic creative work — cutting, gluing, crayons and colour chalk — is part of every day.
Physical activity is integral to gross motor development. Our vast green space with fruit trees allows outdoor activity and gardening with nature.
A simple, flexible daily routine gives orderliness and security. Meal times teach grace and sharing, and quiet corners let a child spend time alone with a book or a play material.