About Patasala

About Patasala

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Leading children into a world of exploration, learning and growing, Patasala today rests on the vision of Dr. Maria Montessori, founder of the Montessori Method of education. Established in 1989 by Ms. Bhavani Kumar, this 3-decade-old institution is one of the oldest authentic Montessori schools in Chennai and is run with sheer passion, integrity, and commitment.

Centrally located amidst two lush and aesthetically-designed campuses, Patasala comprises three Primary environments for 2 ½ to 6 year olds and one Elementary environment for 6 to 12 year olds. With dedicated faculty all holding International Montessori diplomas from AMI (Association Montessori Internationale, Netherlands), and Montessori materials of international quality standards, Patasala provides an optimum environment where learning happens effortlessly and joyfully, through spontaneous self-exploration.

The school currently has a maximum capacity of 120 children with a high teacher to student ratio of 2 trained and certified adults for each class of 35 children.

Our Curriculum

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Resonating with Dr. Montessori's 'education as an aid to life' ideology, Patasala strictly adheres to authentic Montessori curriculum for all children from 2 ½ to 12 years.

Highly skilled Montessori-trained adults present lessons in all subject areas – Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Geometry, History, Geography, Biology, and Science, using scientifically designed Montessori material that is laid out on low, accessible shelves in the class. The child is then allowed freedom of movement (within limits) to explore and choose activities that not only spark their interest but also satisfies their innate developmental needs. Repetition and self-exploration of activities eventually lead to in-depth understanding of concepts and give children the thrill of self-discovery.

As both Primary and Elementary classes comprise mixed-age communities, the children at Patasala thrive in a friendly atmosphere that fosters cooperation, collaborative peer learning, harmony and peace. Exposure to nature, art, music, dance, and social graces & courtesies are also intrinsic to the curriculum, underlining our focus on the holistic development of the child.

The Montessori method is thus the strongest educational foundation for the child’s formative years. When children eventually transition from this method, they adapt well into mainstream or alternate streams of education for their higher classes fearlessly and confidently.

Campus Facilities:

Ample Playground with stage

Well stocked Library

Air-conditioned Audio-Visual room

Child friendly Pantry / kitchenette

Hygienic well-maintained Restrooms

Landscaped garden

From The Founder's Desk

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Mrs. Bhavani Kumar

"Children tend to learn better in a space that is free of judgment as it supports their natural love and curiosity for learning. Therefore, creating a happy place- a space that is home away from home is crucial to helping children reach their true potential.

At Patasala, we ensure that the environment and infrastructure is thoughtfully designed to foster joy, inclusiveness and passion for learning. We empower and equip children with all the right skills and qualities that help them become future-ready citizens of tomorrow so they can be successful no matter what life path they choose. The biggest advantage of the Montessori method is that it helps children to identify their own strengths and weaknesses at an early age so much so that they develop a positive attitude towards both success and failure and therefore leave with a strong sense of resilience, self-confidence, and self-belief imbibed for a lifetime."

The 3 Cornerstones of Montessori Education

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The Prepared Environment

The classroom environment comprising both indoor and outdoor spaces is a calm, spacious and orderly place of beauty with child-sized furniture carefully arranged to facilitate freedom of movement and stimulate spontaneous choice of activity.

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The Montessori Material

Montessori materials are multi-sensory, multi-functional and attractively designed with scientific precision. They are self correcting, encourage self-exploration and give children the joy of self-discovery.

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The Montessori Guide

The primary role of the teacher or "Montessori guide" is to gently and lovingly connect the child to the environment. Being highly skilled and experienced, our team of authentic Montessori trained adults ensures every child at Patasala is treated with utmost care, respect and kindness.

Community Activities

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The Patasala community is involved in a number of extra-curricular activities and events through the year. Here is a glimpse of some of them.

The secret of good teaching is to regard the child's intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds may be sown, to grow under the heat of flaming imagination.

Maria Montessori
(1870 - 1952)

Testimonials

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Over the last 30 years, our Patasala family has grown into a vast community of parents and children who still stay connected with us. Here is what some of our alumni had to say about their time here with us –