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Infant-Toddler Classroom

Dr. Maria Montessori understood that a child’s brain develops most rapidly from birth to age three, with more learning occurring in this phase than at any other time. The Montessori approach supports children’s natural ability to absorb knowledge, focusing on individualized learning and daily routines, including classroom time, outdoor exploration, naps as needed, and nutritious meals (parents provide milk from home).

 

In our Montessori environment, warm, skilled teachers care for each child in a peaceful, engaging space tailored to their unique skills and interests. Through observation and interaction, children absorb essential foundations for future learning. Each day includes guided activities with Montessori materials that develop language, concentration, problem-solving, visual discrimination, and coordination. Our Infant & Toddler programs encourage independence, order, and coordination while nurturing social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

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Areas of the Infant-Toddler Environment:

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Psycho-Sensory Motor Materials: Activities that help children practice and absorb information through their senses, developing auditory, visual, and tactile discrimination, as well as hand-eye coordination and balance.

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Practical Life: Practical Life activities mimic real-life tasks, scaled down for children’s success. Activities such as washing, watering, cleaning, and dressing help develop concentration and independence.

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Language: The environment is rich in language activities, supporting early language development through conversations, reading, matching activities, and more.

 

Art: Children explore various art mediums, encouraging creativity and self-expression.

 

Music: Music is integrated throughout the day, with activities like singing, learning about instruments, and musical exploration.

 

Movement: Both indoors and outdoors, children are encouraged to engage in movement, with activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, and running, fostering active interaction with their environment.

 

Food: Food preparation brings together all the educational possibilities children experience—from fine and gross motor development to sensory enrichment and language expansion.

Preparing and sharing food also provides children with a meaningful communal experience.

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