Toddler

The Toddler Program (ages 18 months through 36 months) is divided into six foundational learning areas:

Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and the Cultural subjects. The Children are engaged in purposeful, unique hands-on activities and they are able to move freely throughout their environment to choose these materials. This freedom of movement is a cornerstone of the Montessori philosophy allowing for their physical development to thrive. Children need to move and their learning is effected by their ability to move freely while taking advantage of learning opportunities. Children experience several "sensitive periods" of development where by their need to acquire certain skills over others is exclusive. The acquisition of language is one of those needs and one that is fully nurtured in our Toddler environments. As their vocabulary progresses, they are able to ask for what they need and tell you how they feel. Language development allows children to problem solve more peacefully thus allowing them to feel autonomous. The goal, for all children, is to become independent learners resulting in being able to fulfill their own needs. With independence comes confidence and a thirst for further exploration.

Toddler Full Day

Toddler Full Day is in session from the beginning of September until the end of June. For children ages 18 months through 3 years of age. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. It is offered 3, 4 or 5 full days a week. We also offer Summer Programs in July and August.

Early Morning and Late Afternoon Program

Magnolia Montessori School opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM. From science to crafts, to music and time on either of our two playgrounds, children stay engaged throughout their day at school.