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Toddlers' Community

15 months – 3 years · The first years matter.

15 months – 3 years

The first years matter.

A prepared environment where toddlers develop emerging independence, language, movement, social awareness and confidence through meaningful exploration and purposeful activity.

Why it matters at this stage

Toddlers' Community highlights

Emerging Independence

Toddlers learn to do things for themselves — choosing, exploring and caring for their environment.

Language

Rich language experiences, stories and songs expand growing vocabularies.

Movement

Purposeful activity and movement develop coordination, balance and confidence.

Social Awareness

Toddlers begin to engage with others, developing social and emotional skills.

Inside the classroom

What children experience

  • Prepared environment scaled to the toddler
  • Practical life activities for independence
  • Language, stories, songs and conversation
  • Movement, coordination and grace
  • Care of self and the environment
  • Social grace and courteous engagement

The Montessori classroom

Areas of the prepared environment

Every Montessori classroom is organised into curriculum areas that invite exploration and build skills over time.

Practical Life

Child-sized tools for washing, sweeping, pouring and preparing food build real independence.

Sensorial & Movement

Materials that refine the senses, balance, grasp and large-motor control.

Language

Object naming, vocabulary baskets, books and songs that enrich spoken language.

First Maths Experiences

Simple number rods, sandpaper numerals and counting that make numbers concrete.

Montessori, for families

What families often want to know

  • The toddler’s cry of “I can do it myself” is honoured with real, scaled-to-size activity.
  • Language explosion is supported with exact vocabulary and real conversation.
  • Order and routine give the toddler the security to explore and grow.
  • Toileting and dressing are treated as learning, not tasks done to the child.
  • Parents and educators share daily notes so the child is supported consistently at home and school.

A day in the Toddlers' Community

The rhythm of the day

Arrival Toddlers arrive, place their things and choose their first activity.
Work cycle Self-directed activity with individual lessons and gentle support.
Snack & meals Children help prepare, serve and clear, building competence and community.
Outdoors Running, climbing, digging and discovering in a safe outdoor space.
Language & group Stories, songs, movement and circle games.
Rest & departure A calm wind-down and caring handover to families.

Is your child ready?

Signs of readiness families often notice

Walks independently and is steady on their feet Uses words or gestures to communicate needs and interests Enjoys attempting simple self-care with encouragement Begins to show interest in other children and parallel play Can separate from a primary caregiver for increasingly long periods

Come and see the Toddlers' Community for yourself.

Visit the classroom, observe the children at work and meet our educators.

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