Pre-primary (Toddler) Community
(15-35 months), 15 students per classroom
Scheduled Child:Faculty Ratio: Actual 4:1, DCFS Mandated 5:1
(15-35 months), 15 students per classroom
Scheduled Child:Faculty Ratio: Actual 4:1, DCFS Mandated 5:1
The Montessori Toddler environment is carefully prepared to aid the pre-primary toddler in achieving independence.
Our toddler community accommodates twelve children with one teacher and two assistants. In this setting the children
come to feel the classroom is their own peaceful, special space where they play a meaningful role in their own care and
the care of their classroom environment.
The classroom is carefully prepared to meet the unique needs of this age. All furniture is a size that allows maximum
independence and the toddler materials are designed to be attractive and inviting to the children. Social interaction with
other children, development of language skills, care of oneself and the environment, food preparation, music and
movement activities are integral to the Montessori toddler experience.
Through careful observation of the children, the educator is able to link each child to whatever aspect of the environment
will enhance the child's physical, psychological and social development at any given time. The educator is always
looking out for the "sensitive periods" when the child demonstrates an almost obsessive interest in a particular activity
that is essential to his or her growth. The adults in the environment are the children’s models. They conduct
themselves in the way they expect the children to conduct themselves. Children at this age learn not only through
individual lessons and independent practice, but also through their attention to what the adults in their lives do.
Our toddler community accommodates twelve children with one teacher and two assistants. In this setting the children
come to feel the classroom is their own peaceful, special space where they play a meaningful role in their own care and
the care of their classroom environment.
The classroom is carefully prepared to meet the unique needs of this age. All furniture is a size that allows maximum
independence and the toddler materials are designed to be attractive and inviting to the children. Social interaction with
other children, development of language skills, care of oneself and the environment, food preparation, music and
movement activities are integral to the Montessori toddler experience.
Through careful observation of the children, the educator is able to link each child to whatever aspect of the environment
will enhance the child's physical, psychological and social development at any given time. The educator is always
looking out for the "sensitive periods" when the child demonstrates an almost obsessive interest in a particular activity
that is essential to his or her growth. The adults in the environment are the children’s models. They conduct
themselves in the way they expect the children to conduct themselves. Children at this age learn not only through
individual lessons and independent practice, but also through their attention to what the adults in their lives do.
“Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world”
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An open, supportive relationship between educators and
parents is essential to providing optimal conditions for
the toddler in the Montessori classroom. Daily
communication, formal conferences and parent
education classes contribute to an atmosphere in which
each child can realize his or her full potential.
parents is essential to providing optimal conditions for
the toddler in the Montessori classroom. Daily
communication, formal conferences and parent
education classes contribute to an atmosphere in which
each child can realize his or her full potential.