Toddler Program (18 months to 3 years)
A Gentle start to Independence and Exploration
Our Toddler Program is a warm, nurturing “home away from home” designed for children aged 18 months to 3 years, with sessions of 2 hours, five days a week. This carefully Prepared Environment supports toddlers as they take their first steps towards independence and growth. At this stage, children are learning to:
The Work Cycle
Daily Rhythm in a Toddler Classroom
Our day follows a gentle routine that mirrors a home environment, allowing children to feel secure and at ease. Within this calm and thoughtfully prepared space, toddlers are encouraged to explore, practice, and grow at their own pace.
During the work cycle, children are supported as they:
During the work cycle, children are supported as they:
- Explore Montessori materials carefully chosen to suit their age, interests, and developmental needs
- Take part in group experiences such as singing, dancing, storytelling, gardening, and simple food preparation
- Develop fine and gross motor skills through sensorial exploration and Practical Life Activities
- Build language and communication skills through stories, songs, poems, picture cards and everyday conversations
- Learn independence through self-help skills, from putting on shoes to caring for their classroom environment
- Begin Toilet training with gentle guidance, fostering confidence and early self-care skills.
Snack & Mealtime
Mealtimes are a calm and meaningful part of the day for toddlers. Children are gently encouraged to take part in simple routines such as laying out the table with assistance, carrying their plates, and independently placing them back after eating.
These everyday experiences help develop coordination, concentration, and early independence. Through observation and repetition, children also begin to build language and understand simple routines around food and mealtimes.
These everyday experiences help develop coordination, concentration, and early independence. Through observation and repetition, children also begin to build language and understand simple routines around food and mealtimes.
Highlights of the Toddler Environment
The Toddler Program provides the foundation for independence, curiosity, and joyful exploration giving every child the confidence to take their first steps into the world.
