ACCEL Montessori – A Sanctuary for a Child’s Balanced Growth

Sreela with the Montessori kids

Our children live in challenging times. India is no exception to the rule, really. There is no doubt that, as always, children remain our country’s greatest resource, and without which, the future remains more uncertain than ever.

Our group of Montessori Kids

Therefore, there’s a greater need for us, as adults, to focus on the needs of our children or leave them unequipped for the battles that they will face in their later years.

This is where the ACCEL Montessori at the Aamod Centre of Liberal Arts comes in… in trying to make a difference – one child at a time!

Yes, the underlying philosophy of the ACCEL Montessori is ‘balanced growth’ with a genuine appreciation for aesthetics in all its forms whether art or music. In other words, it is a Montessori education but with a little more than what any other school could possibly have on offer.

Enjoying a day out at the Palm Meadows

Of course, at first glance, the curriculum that the Aamod Centre of Liberal Arts offers does inculcate both knowledge and skill in our children in areas such as language, practical life and math – just what you would find at any Montessori.

Kids enjoying themselves on Children's Day

However, there’s more: considering the fact that our ACCEL Montessori is located within a music and art school. So, it’s only obvious that we would use this aspect to our benefit thus introducing these children to the finer things in Life.

Ananya & Mouli doing a bit of "rangoli"

What we’re talking about is a genuine appreciation for both Indian and Western classical music. This two-pronged approach is something that all of us can truly resonate with, in being Indian. These professional musicians visit their classes on a regular basis and on Wednesdays, thanks to a program called Baal Vikas.

The kids listening to Takafumi Mori on the Piano

As for the overall approach to their balanced learning, the objective is to use the method of discovery where the kids benefit from a prepared Montessori environment but in a self-directed manner up to the age of 6 years.

Kids having a great time playing the Tabla

You can be sure that all of us who are involved with the Montessori believe in this concept and how it benefits our kids from an early age. Moreover, through this method, kids will, no doubt, develop a love for learning (as opposed to studying) from a young age.

Kids learning to shop at the ACCEL Market

Finally, another unique aspect of the ACCEL Montessori is our trips to factories, hosting a market so as to begin that process of socialization from a tender age.

A visit to the brick factory in Devannahalli

One of our parents, Ayonam Ray, put it best, in saying, “It has been a wonderful experience watching Rohini blossom. In a matter of six months, she has picked up a lot. I like the judicious mix of Indian and Western Music and the balance in the curriculum, in terms of Indian and Western concepts. Hope to see this continue in the years to come.

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