TODDLER PROGRAM
For ±18 months to ± 3 year olds
Our Toddler program fosters the development of –
- Independence
- Movement
- Language
- Creativity
- Social skills
We provide toddlers with a secure, positive and challenging environment for what is usually his or her first experience away from home. With our comfy home setting and teacher student ratio of 1 : 5, children receive a great deal of attention, love and care.
Think about your child. At this age, what makes your child happiest? Chances are he or she is attracted to surroundings which are constant in pattern and arrangement, and activities that are routine and have order. At the same time, you'll probably find your toddler noticing what adults don't - tiny objects, hidden corners and faint noises.
The first few years of a child's life are the most formative years. It is a time when children effortlessly absorb concepts and habits. It is also the period when the roots for a love of learning are established.
According to Montessori philosophy, children absorb their environment unconsciously and enjoy learning most during the first three years of their lives. You can help channel your child's natural curiosity into positive learning experiences in one of The Montessori School's toddler programs.
Classrooms are carefully planned to meet the needs of toddlers and organized for their convenience. Areas of learning are defined, yet the space is open to allow plenty of room for social interaction and activities required for growth and development. Teachers lead classes using age appropriate Montessori materials and activities that are designed to arouse their interest and involvement.
Areas of learning include movement of the major muscles and fine motor exercises for hand-eye coordination. Practical life exercises such as pouring, sweeping, dusting, buttoning, zipping and table setting are introduced early, providing opportunities for children to take care of themselves and their environment. Lessons of grace and courtesy are practiced daily to help toddlers learn to share things and be considerate of others.
Our Toddler class is a three to five day per week, morning, or full-day program.