Some of the many learning objectives we have include developing skills such as language, concentration, problem solving, and hand + eye coordination. Activities promote independence, order, coordination, and concentration, as well as support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. These learning activities include: Self-care: washing, dressing, toileting, and eating, according to each child’s individual capacity; Care of the environment: cleaning, food preparation and food service; plant care and animal care; Large-motor activities (indoors and out): walking, climbing, running, jumping, balancing, climbing steps, and more; Fine-motor skills: reaching, grasping, picking up objects, transferring objects, using tools and utensils, doing art work; Language: naming objects, describing actions and intentions, discussing pictures, conversation, music, and singing; Social skills: developing manners through interactions with peers, teachers, and adult-led small group games

A toddlers class safely supports your child’s drive to do things alone, developing confidence and a sense of competence. The environment is language-rich, with adults using proper nomenclature rather than baby talk so that the children are exposed to and develop a broad vocabulary. Adults also support toddlers in communicating with each other. A range of books allows children to explore on their own or read aloud with an adult. In this learning environment, children work independently, observe others, explore freely, and express their curiosity and creativity. A self-care area fosters toilet awareness and independence in maintaining personal hygiene (such as learning how to wipe one’s nose and wash hands independently). A sleeping area with individual floor beds/mats that allows toddlers to exercise autonomy in preparing for rest and allows them to get up independently once rested. There is also an area for gross motor activities to help children coordinate their movements, and low tables that enable them to help prepare, serve, eat, and clean up their snacks and meals.

A Montessori classroom for infants, sometimes referred to as “The Nido” (Italian for "nest"), accommodates non-mobile or crawling infants in a peaceful classroom environment. Here, the infant safely explores, feeling secure in the presence of loving adult caregivers. The environment includes developmentally appropriate furniture and materials. Safety is paramount, but equipment that limits a child’s freedom of movement is avoided. Instead, specially designed furniture supports your child’s budding independence, including bars for pulling up, mirrors to reflect body movement, and a sleeping area with individual floor beds/mats, and child-sized tables and chairs rather than high chairs.