Toddler Program
Children may begin
their Montessori School of Kendall education at 2 years
of age. Montessori School of Kendall toddlers are the youngest
members of
our school community. Each classroom of 20 students, one
teacher, and two
assistants form a community for the purpose of supporting
children in
becoming independent and engaged learners. Each child is helped
to make
choices of "work" from an array of activities. Through activity,
concentration and self-confidence grow. Children, for example,
may choose to
water the classroom plants, "read" a book, help prepare the
snack, or paint
a picture. Each choice, every movement, builds on itself.
The Toddler curriculum
is well-rounded and includes:
Language—enrichment and extension.
Socialization—beginnings of social membership.
Movement exploration—large and refined motor skills.
Practical life—including care of person and bathroom
independence.
Functional independence—completion of work cycles.
Grace and courtesy—living in community with others.
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Language development
is an important area of growth for toddlers who change daily
in their ability to express themselves and comprehend what
they hear. |
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Much of the work of
the classroom enhances this emerging skill through daily
living, language cards and realistic objects, songs and
stories. |
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Every day is exciting
and new to a toddler at Montessori school of Kendall. |
