Programs

The Montessori Toddler Program is dynamic, self-directed, and engages all five senses in the learning process. Toddlers are introduced to the five key areas of the Montessori Curriculum: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, and Culture, where they build skills through repetition and practice.

Caring for the environment, both inside and outside the classroom, is a large part of the toddler curriculum.  Children learn to sweep, mop, wash windows, and clean up after each activity.  Raking, watering plants, washing are some examples of the jobs each member of the toddler community performs on a regular basis.   Such activities not only maintain order and cleanliness, but over time they promote feelings of intrinsic self-worth, as the child discovers how capable they are at so many varied tasks that assist not only himself/herself, but the overall school community.

The toddler-aged child also learns important self-care skills, such as food preparation, dressing, and later, toilet learning.  It is from the cumulative experiences of taking care of oneself (in an age-appropriate manner) that independence and self-esteem flourish.  The child internalizes life lessons through hands-on experiences (not extrinsic rewards, i.e. stickers or adult praise), and self-correcting materials, that by design teach patience, perseverance, and eventually success.

The daily routine is tailored to this age group’s need for movement and hands-on learning while honoring each child’s unique needs, interests, and learning style. Upon completing the Toddler Program, children transition to the Montessori Preschool Program, where they continue to build on the Montessori Curriculum and prepare for their next educational steps.