Toddler Program (1-Year-Olds) | Happy Campers De Soto Montessori

Toddler Montessori Program (Ages 1-2)

Exploring • Growing • Discovering • Becoming Independent

Our Toddler classroom provides a nurturing Montessori-inspired environment where one-year-olds are encouraged to explore safely, build confidence, and develop independence through hands-on experiences, consistent routines, and loving guidance.

Practical Life

Beginning potty awareness
Washing hands
Learning to feed themselves
Drinking from open cups
Carrying trays
Cleaning up toys
Wiping spills
Simple sweeping
Caring for belongings

Language

Songs & fingerplays
Daily stories
Naming objects
Animal sounds
Colors
Simple sign language
Following directions

Mathematics

Counting

Shapes

Patterns

Size sequencing

Number recognition

Stacking and Sizing

Sensorial

Texture exploration
Water play
Nature baskets
Music
Color matching
Sensory bins

Social & Emotional

Parallel play
Sharing with guidance
Gentle hands
Expressing emotions
Building routines
Developing confidence

Outdoor Discovery

Nature Walks

Sensory Gardens

Gross Motor Play

Climbing

Balancing

Music & Movement

A Typical Montessori Morning at Happy Campers De Soto

Arrival & Circle Time
Morning Work Cycle
Snack
Outdoor Play
Music & Movement
Lunch
Nap
Afternoon Exploration
Outdoor Play & Dismissal

Our Goals

We focus on helping toddlers build independence, language, self-help skills, coordination, confidence, and positive relationships. Every activity is designed to support the rapid growth that takes place during the second year of life while honoring each child's individual pace of development.

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