Montessori-based Early Learning Curriculum
Alberta’s Early Learning mandate is also called FLIGHT, a curriculum framework intended to guide the significant work of early learning and childcare educators with young children (ages 0 – 6 years) and their families in facility-based childcare settings. This is a flexible framework for thinking about how children learn and experience their worlds, as well as a guide that fosters strong early childhood communities. The framework is founded on the guiding principles of Reggio Emilia.
The proprietary blend of the Montessori approach within the Reggio Emilia framework provides registered students at Blüm with a beautifully designed curriculum that stimulates development, facilitates learning, and shapes global citizenship, within spaces that are refreshingly clutter-free and absent from toxic materials and screens.
Registered families consistently praise this approach as it not only provides learning experiences and activities for students but also instills invaluable practical life skills while inspiring creativity and freedom of expression.
The curriculum in Blüm’s Infant Classroom is designed to provide a gentle introduction to the wonders of curiosity, exploration, and the Montessori method. The intention is to encourage sensory discovery, foster early social interactions with other classmates, and lay the foundation for future cognitive growth:
The curriculum in Blüm’s Junior Preschool Classroom is designed to explore the natural curiosity and emerging independence of toddlers. The intentionally clutter-free environment is conducive to a space that encourages exploration, imaginative and creative play, and the development of foundational Montessori skills:
Blüm’s thoughtfully prepared preschool curriculum serves as a captivating introduction to appropriate social boundaries, the enchantment of learning, the magic of languages, and the fundamental principles of the Montessori method:
The Junior Kindergarten curriculum at Blüm is meticulously designed to provide a comprehensive foundation that balances academic essentials with the development of Montessori practical life skills, creative expression and independence, and the essentials of being responsible global citizens. Once students graduate from this classroom, they are more than prepared to start Kindergarten.
Blum is a lovely space where my child has been able to thrive and grow beautifully over the last year. She receives care and attention, all different kinds of play opportunities, healthy food, and help achieving developmental milestones. The closest playground is about a 5 minute walk… maybe 10 for little legs. They get loads of time exploring the community and trying different play spaces. It’s great for an inner-city setting. There are so many great opportunities to get involved (including joining the Family Advisory Board) that are posted in the monthly newsletter. We have found the daily reports to be so helpful, the staff to be very collaborative, and the leadership responsive to questions and concerns.
— Mother, Preschool Classroom
