Montessori Toddler Programme
A Montessori Toddler Programme is designed to cater to the developmental needs of children aged 18 months to 3 years. It provides a nurturing environment where toddlers can explore and learn at their own pace, fostering independence, sensory development, and a love for learning. Here’s a detailed outline of a Montessori Toddler Programme:
Core Areas of Learning
- Practical Life: Activities that develop fine motor skills, independence, and concentration.
- Pouring, spooning, and transferring exercises
- Dressing frames (zippers, buttons, snaps)
- Cleaning activities (sweeping, wiping tables)
- Food preparation (cutting fruits, spreading butter)
- Sensorial Activities: Materials that help refine the senses.
- Knobbed cylinders, color tablets, sound cylinders
- Texture boards, tasting activities
- Sorting and matching activities
- Language Development: Activities that enhance vocabulary and communication skills.
- Sandpaper Alphabet, Phonics
- Storytelling, songs, and rhymes
- Mathematics: Introducing basic mathematical concepts.
- Sandpaper number, counting objects
- Sorting and sequencing activities
- Simple puzzles and shape recognition
- Art and Creativity: Encouraging self-expression through various media.
- Drawing, painting, and collage
- Clay and playdough modeling
- Music and movement activities
- Mandarin
- Storytelling, songs and rhymes
Benefits of Montessori Toddler Programme
Benefits of Montessori Toddler Program are:
- Independence: Toddlers learn to do things for themselves, building confidence.
- Concentration: Activities designed to develop focus and persistence.
- Coordination: Practical life and sensorial activities enhance fine and gross motor skills.
- Language Skills: Rich language environment promotes vocabulary and communication.
- Social Development: Interaction with peers and adults fosters social skills and empathy.
- Cognitive Growth: Hands-on activities and exploration foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.