Welcome to the Toddler Room

A phonetic approach to language development is used. The child first meets the alphabetical symbols by feeling their shape and outline. He hears the sound of the letter which the teacher repeats while introducing it. Natural fascination for words at this age enables the child to begin building and sounding words.

The child learns basic concepts of math by using concrete materials designed to represent numbers and quantities. In our environment, the child can touch numbers and items while counting. They develop an early enthusiasm and a concrete foundation for math.

Sensorial activities help the child become aware of details by educating the senses. Each piece of material isolates one defining quality such as color, weight, shape, texture, size, sound, smell, taste, etc.

In the Montessori classroom, you will see beautiful materials and maps, which help the children learn about the world they live in and its surroundings. Many hands-on materials are in these areas for the child to explore and discover.

Art in this environment strives to maintain the great joy the child finds in creating something of his own. Here, the process, not the product, is stressed. Music is evident in the classroom in listening, playing and appreciation.