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