The Achmadis

Tawa Montessori Preschool
William Achmadi
DOB: 19 May 2003

William attended Tawa Montessori Preschool from term 4 2006. At preschool William has developed a strong sense of belonging. William is an attentive student who interacts co-operatively, enthusiastically and thoughtfully with his peers, enjoying working with and alongside other children of all ages. William has gained confidence over time and now contributes to conversations and group activities eagerly.

William actively engages himself in the learning opportunities available. Because of Montessori's prepared environment William is used to working independently at his own pace with care and attention. William is able to set his own tasks and ask for help when needed. William especially enjoys drawing and trains.

William is an active member of our class with a great sense of humour and warm heart. He takes extra jobs willingly, is well liked by his peers and acts as a good role model for the younger children. We will miss William's bright, caring nature. We wish William all the very best for his future.

Practical Life
William is familiar with many practical life exercises including personal care, environmental care and grace and courtesy. He has a good sense of responsibility towards himself and others. William enjoys helping in the classroom and is actively involved in maintaining our garden and caring for the animals. William displays responsibility and competence in these areas.

Sensorial
William enjoys working with the grading and sequencing activities and comparing, grouping and classifying activities which raise awareness and refine his senses. He has been introduced to dimensions, colours, and shapes and is looking to explore relationships within them.

Language
William has a confident understanding of early literacy concepts and ideas. He knows the sounds and the names of the letters of the alphabet and understands the concept of initial sound. William is able to build and reads short phonetic words. William has been introduced to phonograms and high frequency words.
William is practising handwriting on a regular basis. William is able to critique his handwriting and recognise letters formed successfully. He has a good pencil grip.

Mathematics
William recognises the numerals 1-10, he is able to match the numerals with the corresponding quantities. William understands the concept of zero and odd and even numbering. William recognises teen numbers and can quantify them. William understands the concept of addition and is practising simple addition sums. He is now exploring number combinations of his choosing. William is familiar with time: -hours and minutes. He is gaining an understanding of time keeping in particular o'clock.

Environmental
William has observed, identified and described animals and plants in our natural environment. William has noticed changes over time with keen interest. Through his own interest and exploration William has gained many concepts and skills which he will be able to apply in different situations. William has been introduced to geography where he has studied some of the continents of the world, the people, flags and animals. William has a keen interest in the world around him.

Arts
William has been introduced to the different media of art and craft. He especially enjoys the creative and expressive activities, in particular drawing and creative paper work. William participates in the weekly music programme where he has been exposed to a range of musical activities and concepts.