THE JUNIOR LABS

Over the years, the work rooms or the junior labs as they are termed have evolved into strongholds of ‘active learning’ for the Primary School students which is in recognition of the Montessori Method that advocates learning by doing.These junior labs that are different from the confines of a classroom provide the perfect stimuli for the child to discover , analyse and assimilate. The amalgamation of discovery, analysis and assimilation makes learning a ‘joyful process’ for the students. The joy is compounded by the fact that the child works at his own pace and he has the prerogative of working with materials of his choice.

 

A child between the age group of 6-10years has an inquisitive mind . The junior lab(work Room)activities are developed to satisfy this need. Subjects like Geography, History and Science are introduced in the form of stories e.g. how the Earth was formed, strange kinds of animals and plants found, the bacteria, galaxies and stars etc. The abstract concept of Maths is presented with the help of specially made materials e.g. positive and negative numbers, area, weight, volume etc. Children show a lot of enthusiasm in the interactive sessions by asking question like what will happen to Earth when the sun turns into a red giant or Does life exist on other planets?. It is a very happening and interesting journey of discovery for the students of Sishu Griha in the Junior Lab.