Toddler (15months-3years)

Toddler (15Months-3years)

Why do toddlers do so well in a Montessori environment?

A primary goal of the Montessori philosophy is: “Help me to do it myself”. Maria Montessori discovered that all children have an innate drive to learn and be independent, and when given the opportunity, can learn to take care of their basic needs at an early age. Even the youngest of our children, commonly referred to as toddlers, are able to begin to thrive through doing tasks for themselves through the Montessori method.

Hand-Eye Coordination

Why do toddlers do so well in a Montessori environment?

Eye-hand coordination is developed with materials such as threading, bead stringing, cubes on pegs, spheres on horizontal pegs and puzzles. Children learn practical life skills and fine motor skills through pouring, scooping and sorting.

The Montessori method helps toddlers learn by doing and incorporates a sense of order and accomplishment into their everyday tasks. The classroom is filled with hands-on activities for this critical age of development. These activities will improve hand-eye coordination, fine motor skill development, self-sufficiency, and social development.

Self-Sufficiency & Social Emotional Growth

Why do toddlers do so well in a Montessori environment?

Self-Sufficiency & Social Emotional Growth

Over the course of the program, children are offered a continuum of lessons and activities that meet their needs for variety of skills and challenge them as they grow and learn. During their time in the Toddler Program, children will develop their language, speech, and fine- and gross-motor skills. Most importantly, they are geared towards a toddler’s developmental interests.

Children will develop and practice control over their bodies as they are encouraged to dress, eat, and use the toilet independently.

The Montessori environment helps the child develop feelings of support, security, and self-esteem. Children are guided toward appropriate behaviors through a non-judgmental atmosphere that offers consistency.

They will learn and practice positive socialization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@wildwoodmontessorischool.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How old should my child be to begin the Toddler program?

A child must be between 15 months and 24 months old to begin their Toddler enrollment. The ideal age to start in the Toddler Program is around 15 months, after a child has been walking for a little while. The program does not serve children under 15 months old.

Can I enroll my toddler for partial days or half-day?

The Toddler Program is Monday through Friday. Partial week or half-day enrollment is not offered.

Should I send in snacks or lunch with my child?

Children at Wildwood bring their own lunch from home! Snacks served in the Toddler Program are prepared in the environment and meets the nutritional needs of the children. These snacks are covered by the snack fee due monthly. Any food allergies in the community are accounted for in the preparation of snacks.

Should I send a bottle or pacifier for my child?

We ask that bottles and pacifiers, if you use them, please stay at home. Part of the work children do in the Toddler Program is learn to eat and drink independently, use plates, flatware, and drinking cups. And because language development is a crucial part of the work these young children do each day, pacifiers should be left at home.

Can my child wear diapers to the Toddler Program?

One of the things each child works on while they are here is toilet independence. We understand that when your child starts in the Toddler Program they will be wearing diapers or pull-ups. Your child will be working on understanding the sensation of needing to use the restroom. We encourage each child to wear underwear in the environment to fully grasp that concept.

The Toddler Program has underwear that children wear as they learn to toilet independently. Each child will have several changes of clothing kept here to use as they gradually learn to use the toilet independently.

NOW ENROLLING Children 15months-3years Old!

NOW ENROLLING Children 15months-3years Old!

NOW ENROLLING Children 15months-3years Old!

NOW ENROLLING Children 15months-3years Old!

NOW ENROLLING Children 15months-3years Old!

NOW ENROLLING Children 15months-3years Old!