Toddler Program

18 months - 2.5 years

"The Toddler is a reality of the present yet a glimpse of the future"

- Maria Montessori

Class Ratio 1:5

Head Teacher: Registered Early Childhood Educator

At around 18 months, your child is ready to be introduced to the Montessori Toddler program. The Toddler staff will assist your child in developing a routine, making good social choices as well as provide stimulating age-appropriate activities.

The curriculum can include toilet training if the child is ready.

In addition to the Toddler Curriculum, children will also be introduced to French, as well as Music.  Outdoor Education and School Visits also enrich their experience.

Areas of Curriculum

  • In a Casa classroom, practical life activities are vital for fostering independence and life skills. Children engage in tasks like pouring, sweeping, or caring for plants, enhancing fine motor skills and promoting concentration, responsibility, and confidence. They learn coordination and environmental awareness through these real-world tasks, supporting their development and nurturing a sense of belonging and pride in their contributions.

  • In a Casa classroom, the sensorial aspect of Montessori education is crucial for child development. Special materials engage the senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—refining abilities and allowing meaningful exploration. These activities enhance observation, classification, and differentiation, helping children better understand their environment. By experiencing various textures, colors, and sounds, young learners improve critical thinking and awareness, fostering independence and confidence. Sensorial experiences are essential for building a strong foundation for future learning.

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Additional Programs

In addition to the Toddler curriculum children will also take part in the following programs

ART

FRENCH

YOGA

MUSIC

Schedule

    • Proper hand washing:
      Teaches hygiene habits and helps prevent illness. Builds independence and routine.

    • Self-help table skills:
      Encourages autonomy, fine motor development, and coordination as children learn to feed themselves, pour water, and clean up after themselves.

    • Physical and socio-emotional development:
      Gross motor skills are enhanced through climbing, running, jumping, and balancing. Group play nurtures cooperation, sharing, empathy, and confidence.

    • Games and nature exploration:
      Builds cognitive skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking, while fostering curiosity about the natural world.

  • Arts and crafts:
    Encourages creativity and fine motor skills.

    • Story time:
      Builds listening comprehension, vocabulary, and a love of reading.

    • Sensory activities:
      Promotes cognitive and emotional development by helping children understand their environment through touch, sound, and other senses.

    • Language, counting, dramatic play:
      Supports early literacy, numeracy, and imagination. Role-play also develops empathy and communication.

    • Freedom of choice with Montessori materials:
      Fosters independence, concentration, and intrinsic motivation. Children learn at their own pace and engage in self-directed learning.

    • Proper hand washing & self-help table skills:
      Reinforces self-care routines and responsibility. Lunch is another opportunity for socialization and practicing manners. It also supports gross and fine motor skills as children serve, eat, and clean up independently.

  • Rest is crucial for physical growth, emotional regulation, memory consolidation, and mood stability. A consistent nap routine also supports healthy sleep habits.

  • Hygiene, independence, fine motor skills, and social interaction are reinforced.

  • Provides a second chance in the day for active movement, fresh air, and collaborative play. Reinforces gross motor skills and emotional resilience through peer interaction.

  • Unstructured play promotes creativity, decision-making, and exploration. It supports emotional, social, and cognitive growth by allowing children to follow their interests, solve problems, and engage with peers at their own pace.