Young Toddler Program 1 to 2 Years
The Toddler program at New Horizons Montessori Academy is for children 12 months to 2 years of age. We believe in each child’s growth and development. We implement our belief with a rich and and well prepared environment designed just for toddlers. In this program we take advantage of the toddler’s natural drive to act independently.Our toddler classroom is a place where the young child begins his/her steps towards independence and self-reliance.
Based on the American Montessori Society, our Toddler Program aims to achieve the following:
- Foster the development of basic trust
- Assist in the natural development of personality based on the uniqueness of each child
- Respond appropriately to the child’s needs to be loved, respected and accepted
- Nurture toddlers through their senses and allow them to observe and move freely within limited boundaries
- Foster independent eating
- Maintain a flexible routine to the child’s needs, yet predictable so that the toddler feels secure in his/her environment
- Develop a stronger sense of self, self-confidence and independence
We employ the following tools and concepts:
- Knowledge of Montessori philosophy and methodology appropriate for toddlers
- Knowledge of early childhood development
- Observational skills to assist the development of each child
- Responsive environments to meet the child’s curriculum
- Verbal communication skills
- Secure and resourceful envionment to meet each child’s developmental needs
Our program is designed to focus on practical life behavior, language improvement, sensory enhancement, math, music, art and science.