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Junior (Toddler) Program

19 months to 3 years

During this early period, education must be understood as a help to the unfolding of the child's inborn psychic powers.

Maria Montessori

The Absorbent Mind

Toddler learning materials and toy vegetables

In our Toddler classroom, children are encouraged to do things for themselves in a nurturing and supportive environment. Our space is intentionally prepared to be welcoming, safe, and connected, helping each child feel valued and secure.

Learning is guided along individualized paths that respond to each child's emerging interests, developmental needs, and unique background.

Practical Life Area

Toddlers engage in meaningful daily tasks—sweeping, dusting, wiping spills, bead lacing, and more. These simple activities are transformed into rituals that teach focus, care, and responsibility. Each small success builds self-esteem and a sense of belonging, helping children feel proud of their contributions to the classroom community.

Early Development and Sensorial Growth

Children explore the world through touch, movement, balance, and coordinated action. Our thoughtfully designed activities help them build discrimination, classification, and observation skills. Materials such as the Pink Tower, Sound Cylinders, and Broad Stairs isolate sensory input, allowing toddlers to learn deeply and meaningfully through hands-on experiences.

Language and Numeracy Area

Toddlers absorb language and early math naturally. In our classrooms, children prepare themselves for reading, writing, and numeracy through repetition and exploration. Beautiful books, miniature objects, picture cards, and other engaging materials help expand vocabulary, strengthen expressive language, and build a love of literacy and numbers—all in a joyful, pressure-free way.

Arts

Art in our Toddler program is all about freedom and exploration. Children use open-ended materials—crayons, paints, clay, collage items—to create, experiment, and express themselves. These experiences support fine motor development, concentration, and self-expression while fostering a sense of accomplishment.

Movement

The movement of animals is hereditary but man's movements are not hereditary. Man constructs his movements for himself.

Maria Montessori

The 1946 London Lectures

Toddlers learn best when their bodies are active. Our classrooms allow children to move freely, alternating between large- and small-muscle activities. They are encouraged to repeat activities as often as they wish, developing coordination, balance, and control while building confidence in their physical abilities.

Start Your Toddler's Montessori Journey

Schedule a visit to see our Junior Program in action and discover the nurturing environment that awaits your child.