Classes
“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
A Montessori classroom for infants, sometimes referred to a “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 their cute selves.
Teachers provide basic care, including diapering, feeding, and ensuring the infants' physical and emotional well-being, body movement, and a sleeping area with individual crib.
movement, and a sleeping area with individual crib. They stimulate and support infants' development through engaging activities, storytelling, and age-appropriate play. movement, and a sleeping area with individual crib.
They carefully observe each infant's progress and adjust their teaching strategies accordingly.
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