Toddler
The Toddler program is designed
for children 2-3 years of age.
Toddlers are introduced to age
appropriate Montessori materials
and are invited to make choices
from a variety of activities
designed to support their needs.
The focus of the toddler program
is to foster the development of
basic trust and to assist the
emerging personality by
supporting the developing sense
of self as an individual. Independence and order are encouraged and self-confidence is
enhanced through social and learning experiences. Music, movement, food preparation, snack,
toilet-training and outdoor play are all part of the daily routine.
The Toddler program is designed
for children 2-3 years of age.
Toddlers are introduced to age
appropriate Montessori materials
and are invited to make choices
from a variety of activities
designed to support their needs.
The focus of the toddler program
is to foster the development of
basic trust and to assist the
emerging personality by
supporting the developing sense
of self as an individual. Independence and order are encouraged and self-confidence is
enhanced through social and learning experiences. Music, movement, food preparation, snack,
toilet-training and outdoor play are all part of the daily routine.
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From birth through three years of age, young children are characterized by the ability to learn
‘unconsciously’. The teacher must be aware of the sensitive periods of development for the
toddler. These include movement,
order, and language. We provide
appropriate activities for these
needs.
Activities are designed to foster a
sense of sequence and order.
For example, the stacking cups
are an activity involving size
comparison and arrangement by
size. Snack is also presented in
such a way as to incorporate
order and sequence.
The new toddler begins a few
steps at a time, with the teacher offering only as much help as is necessary. Sequence and order
are important in establishing a sense of routine, developing later organizational skills, and even
in developing reading skills (size sequences are presented from left to right).
Language is extremely important to the toddler. Language is the child’s link to the environment.
Toddlers want to know the names of everything. For this reason, the toddler environment
includes many concrete and
abstract language activities.
Language cards are a very
popular activity and the school
has many sets from which to
choose.
When introducing language to
the toddler, teachers use the
‘three period lesson’. At first,
teachers simply name objects
for the child. Later, teachers ask
the child to show us the
previously named object . And
finally teachers ask the child
"What is this?" Conversation,
songs and books are all very important to the toddler. Much frustration is eased when the child
learns to communicate his wants, needs, and emotions.
Fine motor development is also an important aspect of the child’s growth. Puzzles are very
important,and a large selection is available in the classroom. Many practical life activities are
important in this area as well, as the toddler perfects the ‘pincer grasp’ that becomes so
important as he begins to learn to write.
MSCC offers the young child a
safe, nurturing environment with
trusting caregivers who respect
each individual. Our goal is to
form a partnership with parents
to assist the children as they
embark on their first school
experience, enabling the children
to find joy in their growing
independence and new
discoveries, and to instill in them
a love of learning.
‘unconsciously’. The teacher must be aware of the sensitive periods of development for the
toddler. These include movement,
order, and language. We provide
appropriate activities for these
needs.
Activities are designed to foster a
sense of sequence and order.
For example, the stacking cups
are an activity involving size
comparison and arrangement by
size. Snack is also presented in
such a way as to incorporate
order and sequence.
The new toddler begins a few
steps at a time, with the teacher offering only as much help as is necessary. Sequence and order
are important in establishing a sense of routine, developing later organizational skills, and even
in developing reading skills (size sequences are presented from left to right).
Language is extremely important to the toddler. Language is the child’s link to the environment.
Toddlers want to know the names of everything. For this reason, the toddler environment
includes many concrete and
abstract language activities.
Language cards are a very
popular activity and the school
has many sets from which to
choose.
When introducing language to
the toddler, teachers use the
‘three period lesson’. At first,
teachers simply name objects
for the child. Later, teachers ask
the child to show us the
previously named object . And
finally teachers ask the child
"What is this?" Conversation,
songs and books are all very important to the toddler. Much frustration is eased when the child
learns to communicate his wants, needs, and emotions.
Fine motor development is also an important aspect of the child’s growth. Puzzles are very
important,and a large selection is available in the classroom. Many practical life activities are
important in this area as well, as the toddler perfects the ‘pincer grasp’ that becomes so
important as he begins to learn to write.
MSCC offers the young child a
safe, nurturing environment with
trusting caregivers who respect
each individual. Our goal is to
form a partnership with parents
to assist the children as they
embark on their first school
experience, enabling the children
to find joy in their growing
independence and new
discoveries, and to instill in them
a love of learning.
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