Toddlers in the Montessori Classroom
(18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS)

Our Toddler Classroom provides a safe and nurturing environment that encourages exploration and discovery and allows for freedom of movement. Children build speech and language skills, practical life skills, and fine and gross motor skills. They learn social skills and how to apply them in their interactions with other children. Toilet training is also part of the curriculum. 

The Montessori curriculum for children in this environment is designed to foster curiosity, self-confidence, respect for self and others, and independence. The “I can do it myself” of children of this age is supported by giving them the guidance and encouragement to accomplish tasks on their own. When children can manipulate materials and discover on their own, they feel a great sense of mastery and positive satisfaction. This helps build self esteem. 

CURRICULUM

Practical Life activities such as sorting, matching, pouring, scooping, zipping, buttoning, and snapping give children the self-care skills needed to become independent and confident. They also strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration.

The most important language materials for toddlers are the materials and experiences in their environment. Our teachers reinforce the importance of verbal communication by speaking clearly and supporting the child's expanding vocabulary throughout the day. 

Working with sensorial materials, the children develop their senses -- as well as the organization and patterning skills inherent in math and language concepts. This fosters intellectual development and builds a foundation for academic learning. Children also become more aware of themselves and the world around them.

The Montessori Curriculum

Trained teachers guide each child to progress at his or her own pace in the areas of:

  • Curiosity

  • Self-Confidence

  • Respect for Self & Others

  • Independence

Our priority is giving the best experience we can to each child who enters our school. We strongly believe that our staff’s efforts should be focused on their Montessori classroom and students during the school day. Because of this the Toddler program follows the school year calendar. Classes start at the end of August and continue until the end of May each year. The school day starts at 8:30am and ends at 3:30pm with an early release on Fridays at 12:45pm. Please view our tuition schedule for all schedules and reach out to primaryadmin@elizabethacademy.com with questions.