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“A Prepared Environment for Independent Learning, Exploration, Growth, and Lifelong Skills Development”
18-24 Month Old
At 18 months, children develop independence. Montessori nurtures confidence, intelligence, and strength through engaging activities, allowing them to explore, learn, and grow independently in their own way.
18-24 Month Old
Practical Life
In the Kitchen:
- Self Feeding
- Unloading the Dishes and Maintaining Their Own “Space” in the Cabinet
- Washing Vegetables or Fruits
- Washing Dishes
- Cleaning up Spills
- Wiping Tables and Counters
- Sweeping, Upgrading to Push Broom
- Picking Out His or Her Own Snacks from Pantry
- Putting Out Dishes and Returning Dirty Dishes to Kitchen Sink and/or Dishwasher
- Opening and Closing Snack Containers
- Helping Set His or Her Place for Snacks and Meals
- Preparing Meal: Mixing Batter
Self Care:
- Maintaining A Dressing Station At Entryway
- Using Hand Washing Station
- Brushing Teeth
- Brushing Hair and Washing Hair
- Dressing and Undressing
Care for the Environment:
- Carrying Work Carefully on Trays
- Cleaning Up After Self
- Working Within A Mat or Rug
- Using Trays to Contain Materials and Return to Proper Place
- Washing A Window
Care For Others:
- Caring for Animals: Feeding A Pet
- Caring for Animals: Feeding the Fish and Dusting the Fish Tank
- Caring for Animals: Filling a Bird Feeder and A Bird Bath
- Caring for Plants: Seed Germination, Growing Seedlings and Watering Plants
Grace And Courtesy:
- Teaching Please and Thank You
- Teaching Gentle Manners
Motor Work:
- Pouring
- Scooping
- Spooning
- Lacing
- Stacking
Cognitive Development:
- Matching Work
- Family Recognition
- Art Appreciation
- Music Appreciation
Language
- Reading and verbal
Math:
- Counting
- Sorting
Sensory Exploration
- Water Tables
- Nature Exploration
- Introducing the Life Cycles of Animals