Aidan Montessori School-Toddler Program

TODDLER PROGRAM

Children may begin their Aidan Montessori School education between 18 and 30 months old. Aidan toddlers are the youngest members of our school community. Each classroom of 12 students, one teacher, and two assistants forms a community for the

purpose of supporting children in becoming independent and engaged learners. Each child is helped to make choices of “work” from an array of activities. Through activity, concentration and self-confidence grow. Children, for example, may choose to water the classroom plants, “read” a book, help prepare the snack, or paint a picture. Each choice, every movement, builds on itself.

The Toddler curriculum is well-rounded and includes:
Language—enrichment and extension
Socialization—beginnings of social membership
Movement exploration—large and refined motor skills
Practical life—including care of person and bathroom independence
Functional independence—completion of work cycles.
Grace and courtesy—living in community with others

Language development is an important area of growth for toddlers who change daily in their ability to express themselves and comprehend what they hear. Much of the work of the classroom enhances this emerging skill through daily living, language cards and realistic objects, songs and stories. Every day is exciting and new to a toddler at Aidan.




			TODDLER PROGRAM Children may begin their Aidan Montessori School education between 18 and 30 months old. Aidan toddlers are the youngest members of our school community. Each classroom of 12 students, one teacher, and two assistants forms a community for the purpose of supporting children in becoming independent and engaged learners. Each child is helped to make choices of “work” from an array of activities. Through activity, concentration and self-confidence grow. Children, for example, may choose to water the classroom plants, “read” a book, help prepare the snack, or paint a picture. Each choice, every movement, builds on itself. The Toddler curriculum is well-rounded and includes: Language—enrichment and extension Socialization—beginnings of social membership Movement exploration—large and refined motor skills Practical life—including care of person and bathroom independence Functional independence—completion of work cycles. Grace and courtesy—living in community with others Language development is an important area of growth for toddlers who change daily in their ability to express themselves and comprehend what they hear. Much of the work of the classroom enhances this emerging skill through daily living, language cards and realistic objects, songs and stories. Every day is exciting and new to a toddler at Aidan.