The MODERATO PEDAGOGY

The Pedagogy at Moderato

At Moderato School, we are committed to making students responsible for their own development and active participants in their learning by providing them with a stimulating environment that nurtures their desire to learn. The school is dedicated to fostering the fulfillment of each student by cultivating their interest and enjoyment in learning.

The importance of autonomy

Encouraging Autonomy

To promote the development of autonomy, children can, during designated times, choose activities from a selection that aligns with their sensitive periods—times when they naturally acquire certain skills.

Every morning and afternoon includes a period of independent activities (individual tasks). These are divided into five main learning areas in preschool: practical life, sensory activities, language, culture, and mathematics. In primary school, the practical life and sensory areas are replaced with new subjects.

Personalized Teaching

Recognizing the uniqueness of each student, our education professionals provide individualized support and tailor instruction to each child’s strengths and abilities.

Our classrooms offer a wide range of independent activities, primarily using Montessori materials, allowing each student to choose and develop their skills at their own pace.

To also foster the social skills necessary for integration into a learning community, students work in small class groups. This structure enables them to progress at their speed while benefiting from a collaborative learning environment.

Mixed-Age and Multi-Level Classes

To encourage exchanges and learning through age diversity, classes are organized by learning cycles. This structure allows children to progress at their own pace while benefiting from interactions with younger and older peers. We have three class groups:

Infant Community (15 months – 3 years old): A warm and secure space designed to meet the needs of young children, fostering exploration and discovery.
Kindergarten Class (Cycle 1, ages 3–6): Encourages autonomy, curiosity, and fundamental skills while respecting individual learning rhythms.
Elementary Class (Cycle 2, ages 6–9): A dynamic pedagogical approach where students deepen their knowledge and develop cross-disciplinary skills while collaborating with peers.

By adopting this model, we create a rich and stimulating learning environment, where children develop essential social skills such as cooperation, mutual assistance, and respect for differences.

Forming a circle in the Elementary class

Multilingualism

At Moderato School, we welcome children of diverse nationalities, including non-French speakers. This cultural diversity is at the heart of our pedagogy, and we strive to develop strong French language skills in all students, as it is the primary language of instruction.

However, we also place great value on foreign language learning, incorporating multilingual education into our curriculum. Students benefit from:

English-taught subjects such as music and yoga (as part of physical education).
Spanish lessons, integrated into activities like swimming and dedicated language instruction.
Exposure to Catalan, introducing small concepts throughout the year to encourage curiosity about this regional language.

Additionally, our teacher, Alexia, leads daily Spanish sessions of 30 to 45 minutes in preschool and primary classes, helping students build a strong foundation in the language through engaging activities.

Through this multilingual environment, we offer children a global perspective and prepare them to navigate international contexts with confidence.

The Elementary classroom