Toddler Program

The toddler room is a home-like environment where children can have a peaceful and loving introduction to Montessori school. Children develop self confidence as they learn to function independently within a prepared Montessori-like environment. They develop both fine motor and large motor skills by using the carefully chosen classroom materials. They learn social skills in an enriching atmosphere of understanding, respect, and support. Toddlers are very sensitive to learning language, so we expand their growing vocabularies with songs, stories, poems, art, and an abundance of stimulating activities.

The New World Montessori Toddler Community is a nurturing, home-like setting where children from 18 months to 3 years old are able to make the most of what Dr. Montessori called “the absorbent mind.” At their young age, learning is constant, effortless, and utterly joyful.

The Montessori toddler classroom is carefully prepared to provide a wide range of stimulating, engrossing activities within a caring, calm environment. The materials are placed low on shelves so children learn to choose and use them independently and productively. Each material has a purpose in helping children develop their potential. As they explore their classroom, absorbing language and concepts, small children gain independence, self-discipline, and social skills.

Children feel safe and secure in a Montessori setting because the room is designed to meet their needs for order, consistency, and purposeful activity. They gain confidence as they discover they are capable of completing tasks successfully.

Read about how to bring Montessori ideas for toddlers into your home.

Key aspects of the toddler program:

• gentle atmosphere of respect and encouragement

• uncluttered environment

• balance between freedom and limits

• individualized learning

• developmentally appropriate activities, including self care and care of environment

• exposure to basic math and science concepts

• a focus on grace and courtesy

• language and vocabulary enrichment

• exposure to cultures and languages

• creative expression

• gardening and nature studies