The Montessori Toddler Program provides children aged 2-3 with hands- on learning opportunities that are active, self-paced, and based on real- world experience. Learning goals focus on developing independence, social skills, confidence, and a solid academic base in preparation for future learning.
The Montessori Toddler Program is active, self-paced, and involves learning using all five senses. Children are introduced to the five areas of the Montessori Curriculum, including: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language and Culture, and develop competence through repetition and practice.
Between the ages of two and three, toddlers move through sensitive periods for language, order, small objects, toilet training, music, grace and courtesy, and the senses. The design of the toddler classroom, and the educational materials within in, reflect these interests and provide rich opportunities for learning that nurture children's complete development.
Similarly, the daily routine reflects this age groups need to learn through movement and hands-on experience, while embracing children's individual needs, interests, and learning style. Once children complete the Toddler Program, they progress to the Montessori Preschool Program, where they master the progression of the Montessori Curriculum, and prepare for their transition to school.
Can identify common objects, body parts, and colours by name, Recognizes numerals and counts by rote, Speaks in sentences and expresses thoughts and feelings, Participates in Physical activities, Ability to use the pincer grip when writing and drawing, shows self-confidence and interacts well with others, Distinguishes between sights, smells, tastes and sounds, Demonstrates problem-solving skills and shows curiosity.
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Sensorial activities are designed to help children develop and refine the senses of sight, touch, taste, smell and sound. These skills assist with classifying, sorting and discriminating between objects to interpret their sensory Impressions. These skills are necessary foundations for language and mathematics.
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Montessori mathematics materials assist children in developing an understanding of abstract mathematical concepts through hands-on experiences. Through the mathematics materials, students learn to identify and quantify numerals, count and sequence numbers, add and Subtract, Identify Patterns, and Learn about Number Systems.
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Montessori language materials assist children in learning literacy skills and developing their vocabulary. Through conversation, singing, and hands-on materials, children learn letter recognition, phonics, vowels and consonants, and the early stages of writing and reading.
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The Montessori Culture Curriculum covers the study of the arts, geography science, environment, national culture, music, and history. Through cultural activities children learn about their community and the world. They discover similarities, differences, and develop an understanding, appreciation and respect for diversity and all living things.
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