https://www.montessoriegypt.com/home daily 1.0 2022-02-13 https://www.montessoriegypt.com/contactus daily 0.75 2022-02-17 https://www.montessoriegypt.com/aboutus daily 0.75 2022-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/53a14a68-077c-4667-88ef-1f12bb54c589/admission.jpeg About Us - Make it stand out The IMP's learning activities support the five main areas that develop the children's senses, creativity, imagination, and intellectual abilities. Practical Life: At IMP, the children practice basic day-to-day activities that enable them to care for themselves (like shoe tying, pouring water for themselves, washing their fruits and vegetables, caring for plants, etc.). Through performing and mastering these daily activities, children develop a sense of independence and build self-esteem at a young age. Sensorial Area: Sensorial exercises were designed by Montessori to cover every quality that can be perceived by the senses, including size, shape, texture, weight, temperature, etc. These learning materials and activities stimulate the children's senses and offer them the first steps in organizing their intelligence, and eventually adapting to their environments. Languages: At IMP, the children are constantly encouraged to express themselves – the first step in enhancing their language skills. The learning materials also introduce the children to different phonetics and new vocabulary. We recommend books for them to read and stories to listen to from our well-equipped and colorful library. In due time, they are taught to write down the letters and words they learned in interesting and creative ways. Math: Children are naturally attracted to the simplest forms of math from an early age, from counting to computing or telling the time. At IMP, we help children learn about all mathematical concepts using special materials, including sensorial exercises. Culture and Science: We help inspire children’s curiosity and passion for exploration at IMP by familiarizing them with the notions of countries, continents, land and sea, planets, etc. Interesting activities are carried out to also help them distinguish between the past and the present. To further enhance their understanding of the world around them, they are encouraged to explore plants and animals, and to compare between them. Creative Area: Creativity is a vital area under the Montessori educational program. At IMP, we provide children with diverse art materials that are suitable for various ages for them to use freely and create what their hearts desire. We encourage the children to explore and express themselves, and believe that creativity is a significant aspect of self-expression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/0956dd59-1314-417e-8e78-694bc3562ad5/0263624001497774981about+us1.jpeg About Us About IMP https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/a63e767d-b098-4e44-afeb-f06ca709c97f/Maria2.jpeg About Us - About Maria Montessori About International Montessori Center The center's founder, Ms. Marguerite Richardt, was one of the first educators to introduce the Montessori philosophy to Egypt back in 1983. Having been taught by one of Dr. Maria Montessori's students, Ms. Marguerite has extensive knowledge and experience regarding children's early developmental stages. Not only has she created a special and loving environment for her own Montessori children, she has also been a prime educator and mentor for a number of Montessori teachers, allowing them to translate the same love and care into their own classrooms. The Montessori way has proven to be one of the best education programs for children around the world, as it allows them to grow and learn through their own discovery and practical experiences. Here at IMC, all our classrooms encompass the features and attributes that follow the Montessori model, which spontaneously helps lead to optimal child development. In accordance with the Montessori philosophy, our certifiedteachers help guide your children along their pathstowards self-discovery, enhancing: independence,creativity, intelligence, respect and a sense of communityfrom a young age.By applying this distinctive philosophy, we enable the children to develop a sense of awareness in regards to their reality, as they are simultaneously experiencing it in themselves, in others and in the world around them. Children are given the freedom to pick and choose the activities they wish to do without a time restraint, which in turn allows them to discover and excel at new things while going at their own pace. At IMC, we apply this exceptional philosophy and infuseit in an interesting manner with the instructional education,which includes literacy, math, science, culture, geography, history andlanguages. Having created a unique and optimum environment best suited to help with a child's development, we make sure to nurture this environment with love, care and a total commitment to the safety, security and comfort of your children; hence, creating a home away from home for them. https://www.montessoriegypt.com/team daily 0.75 2022-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/36a0cd5f-21b7-4a48-bbb7-6024d893f116/Olfat+%281%29.jpg Team - Olfat Captan Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/bdf36305-fa12-499f-a30f-b22f8ad3bdc0/Marguerite.jpg Team - Marguerite Richardt Founder and Head of IMP Mrs. Richardt first arrived in Egypt in 1981, and has since committed herself to support the Montessori education. Being the third generation to Dr. Montessori herself, Richardt has been a beacon of uncontested authenticity in the Montessori way. Through relentless efforts and exemplary dedication, she sowed the first seeds of authentic Montessori education, the benefits of which remain today. She offered certified Montessori education for teachers back in 1995, and in 1996, she co-founded the International Montessori Preschool with Olfat Captan. In that same year, she started her own MEPI-certified Teacher Education Program (MEPI-TEP) in Egypt. The program continues to run today and has been handled by Marie Therese Bishay since 2015. Today, Mrs. Richardt holds a seat on the MEPI Board of Elders. Many generations of children and adults alike owe so much of their upbringing and education to Richardt, not only in Cairo, but in governorates all over the country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/45202e09-2bc2-4eaa-8804-4b1ab087069f/Marie.jpg Team - Marie Therese Bishay Course Director Marie Therese Bishay was first introduced to the Montessori method in 2000, and has since dedicated her time to the growth of the Montessori education in Egypt, Africa, and the Arab World. After working with Mrs. Richardt for over 7 years at the International Montessori Preschool, she successfully started five Montessori classes for underprivileged children in Egypt, and established an authentic Montessori environment for children and families of the underserved Masaken Al Zelzal, Mokattam, with the NGO Alwan w Awtar. In 2015, she was made the director of the Montessori Educational Programs International-Teacher Education Program (MEPI-TEP) in Egypt, and was elected as ambassador on the MEPI board, serving for two years. She established the Montessori Egyptian Center, expanding the MEPI-TEP across the region, and providing a wide array of services for professionals and families, as well as programs serving children. As a certified MEPI site, the IMP is also supported by the Montessori Egyptian Center through supervision and consultancy. Bishay continues her long commitment to IMP through visits, support to teachers, and, on occasion, modeling teaching and classroom management herself. https://www.montessoriegypt.com/admissions daily 0.75 2022-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/ae150cf6-0628-413a-8962-d3ca97e00bf7/c3.jpeg Admissions Thank you for considering International Montessori Preschool for the development of your child. At IMP, we are keen on creating a comfortable, secure, and inspiring environment for your children. We accept children as young as 18 months old, and up to 6 years old, from all nationalities and backgrounds. This enriches our community and fosters understanding and compassion from a young age. The Montessori day starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m., with the option of an extended stay till 5:00 p.m. for working parents. Tuition: Full-Day Program (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.): L.E. 4000 per month. Extended Hours: Option A: (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.): L.E. 4300 per month. Option B : (8:00 a.m. – 5:0 p.m.): L.E. 4600 per month. Onsite Tour: We welcome you to book a visit to learn more about our preschool, and about the Montessori philosophy and educational program. To arrange an appointment, please call us on +20225166407 / +2012 00505343, or send us an email at: info@montessoriegypt.com https://www.montessoriegypt.com/whymontessori daily 0.75 2022-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/936471f4-1b4e-4e53-a2c5-2a2689ffc5f6/class.jpeg Why Montessori? - Make it stand out The Montessori Classroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/cb0f4e5d-88d3-4dad-b88e-a508ff0d1a60/5.jpeg Why Montessori? - 7. Nurtures children’s creativity: Giving children the freedom to pick and choose what they want to learn is central in initiating the creative process. When the child knows there is no limit or time constraint to what they must pick, the need to produce an end product under pressure is gone, and a natural trail of creativity takes place. 8. Supports proactive and energetic learning: The heart of the Montessori method focuses on character growth during a child’s early years. It emphasizes the concrete way of learning as opposed to the abstract. This concrete learning is implemented through the activities students work on in culture, language, math, and practical life lessons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/f5f47013-5d4f-499f-80e2-8a98195be691/c2.jpeg Why Montessori? - Make it stand out Multi-age classroom: A typical Montessori classroom includes students from different age groups coexisting and working together. Older students enjoy helping younger ones with their activities, and younger students learn a lot by watching their older counterparts find their way around the classroom. They all work and grow together, building a sense of harmony in their integrated environment. The multi-age classroom organically establishes that respect, cooperation, trust, independence, self-reliance, and peace are the real motivators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/8a70dcb9-2545-4584-bc05-f139cbf16eeb/l3.jpeg Why Montessori? - 5. Builds on key developmental stages: The Montessori philosophy focuses on key developmental milestones in a child’s life, whether mental, physical, social or emotional. No matter where your child is at, the Montessori approach provides the necessary support, environment, and encouragement that enable a child to successfully progress through each stage. 6. Motivates fruitful supportive interaction: Since the teacher does not ‘instruct’ the classroom, there is space for students to self-direct themselves to the activities they want to carry out. This freedom gives them time to cooperatively explore their classroom together, and to build a sense of respect for one another. By encouraging this, they form an early sense of community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/7404e08f-07e7-4313-87be-b286d6bcdd87/b4.jpeg Why Montessori? - Make it stand out Environment & Design: The Montessori classrooms’ environment is inviting and thoughtfully set up to reflect the Montessori philosophy. The colors of the classroom disseminate a sense of peacefulness and are mostly lit up by natural light. The walls are filled with pictures of nature, art, and culture aimed at enhancing the children’s sensory and intellectual experiences. The classrooms are set up in an open space layout to create a more comfortable and inviting atmosphere where the children can choose to work on tables or mats on the floor. This prepared environment is the cornerstone of the Montessori method, inviting exploration and leading the child naturally from the concrete to the abstract. Different activities and experiences within movement allow the child to arrive at the exploration of language, math and other academic aspects smoothly, springing from the child’s own desire and interest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/f48c3762-4e84-4e39-9d24-0b185fac3817/b3.jpeg Why Montessori? - Make it stand out Teachers' Role: In Montessori education, teachers act more as classroom directors, becoming the link between the child and their environment. They do not try to control the classroom dynamics; they mainly focus on observing the children and helping them in their work by answering their questions, guiding them through new challenges, and overseeing their learning progress. They respect every child’s individuality and take every opportunity to respond to each child’s specific needs and interests as they bloom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/1cd9d530-d52c-4502-bef8-2d27ae7bbf97/2.jpeg Why Montessori? - 3. Instills concentration and self-discipline: The teachers lay ground rules in place without compromising the children’s freedom of choice in the classroom. These rules ensure that the children stay on track and not wander off course, naturally fostering self-discipline while emphasizing concentration, motivation, and self-control. 4. Introduces and familiarizes children with the concept of order: Since all learning materials inside the Montessori classroom are within the children’s reach, it is mandatory for them to return whatever they use back to its designated place when they are done, establishing a sense of order while reinforcing discipline. It also upholds a clean and neat environment with space for the children’s imagination and creativity to flow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/737e8c49-3b74-4386-b615-ce891f28b1f7/c1.jpeg Why Montessori? - Make it stand out Learning Materials: The Montessori way has its own set of learning and educational activities that are specially designed using natural materials, and are quite appealing for children to touch and explore. Everything in a Montessori classroom is designed and scaled to best fit each individual child. The learning materials are placed on accessible shelves, allowing the children to move around and get what they need freely without limitations or a constant need for assistance. Each item introduces a distinct idea and teaches a certain skill, helping the child in his or her learning process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61db0fe236d43333228f436d/3c0c3dc9-c241-4896-b320-14cf0f7fb642/8.jpeg Why Montessori? - Fosters independence and growth: The Montessori classroom was designed to encourage children to get on with activities that capture their attention, in addition to different daily activities that the children carry out on their own at their own pace. This nurtures a sense of independence in the children, which, when fostered at a young age, can lead to promising character attributes in the future. About International Montessori Center The center's founder, Ms. Marguerite Richardt, was one of the first educators to introduce the Montessori philosophy to Egypt back in 1983. Having been taught by one of Dr. Maria Montessori's students, Ms. Marguerite has extensive knowledge and experience regarding children's early developmental stages. Not only has she created a special and loving environment for her own Montessori children, but she has also been a prime educator and mentor for a number of Montessori teachers, allowing them to translate the same love and care into their own classrooms.