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Toddler exploring Montessori materials in the classroom

A confident beginning

Growing through purposeful work

Main Street Montessori

Toddler Program

Children from 18 Months - 2.5 Years of Age

In our Toddler classroom, we focus on developing independence, confidence, self-help skills, fine and gross motor abilities, and a sense of order through purposeful Montessori materials and activities.

Our environment also encourages curiosity, creativity, communication, social development, and self-esteem through hands-on exploration and meaningful daily experiences.

Daily Schedule

Purposeful Beginnings

Learning, Growing, and Belonging

Alongside language, motor, and social development, we help toddlers establish positive work habits, concentration, and a love of learning. These early foundations prepare children for a smooth and confident transition into the Casa Montessori program.

  • Independence

    Children practise self-help skills and build confidence through meaningful daily tasks.

  • Movement

    Purposeful activities strengthen fine and gross motor abilities, coordination, and order.

  • Connection

    A warm community nurtures communication, creativity, curiosity, and social development.

Building Independence from the Start

Our Toddler Program nurtures independence, confidence, concentration, and essential life skills through hands-on Montessori learning, building a strong foundation for each child’s future growth and transition into Casa.

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Purposeful Beginnings

Toddler Program Highlights

Independence & Confidence

Practical activities such as dressing, eating, cleaning up, and caring for belongings help toddlers experience “I can do it myself.”

Language & Communication

Conversations, vocabulary activities, songs, stories, and Montessori materials support rapidly developing language and communication skills.

Fine & Gross Motor Development

Hands-on materials, movement, outdoor play, pouring, transferring, and other activities strengthen coordination, balance, and motor control.

Concentration & Sense of Order

A carefully prepared environment and predictable routines help toddlers develop focus, positive work habits, and an understanding of sequence and order.

Social & Emotional Growth

Daily interactions help children practise sharing, taking turns, expressing needs, respecting others, and gradually managing their emotions.

Curiosity & Exploration

Children have the freedom to explore purposeful activities at their own pace, encouraging curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and a natural love of learning.

Discovery

Hands-on Montessori experiences encourage toddlers to explore, experiment, make discoveries, and develop a natural curiosity about the world around them.

Routine & Adaptability

Consistent routines help toddlers develop a sense of security and order while gradually building the confidence to manage transitions and new experiences.

Admission Information

Main Street Montessori

Montessori Education Philosophy

The basic error is to suppose that a person's will must necessarily be broken before it can obey.
Dr. Maria Montessori - The Absorbent Mind. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company. (p. 256)