Toddler Class

At home, it may be hard to believe that a child who has just turned two is capable of doing much independently. At this age, adults are often still feeding them, helping them get dressed, taking them to the bathroom — they’re just learning to walk steadily. We tend to think: They’re still just a baby. Surely, they’re not ready for much yet.

But step into a Montessori toddler classroom, and you’ll witness a very different reality.

You may see a young child focused intently on squeezing an orange. Their small hands tremble with effort, their face flushed with concentration, as they press with all their might. After much hard work, a few precious drops of juice fall into the cup. Then, with pride and satisfaction, the child drinks the juice they squeezed themselves, before calmly walking over to wash the cup.

In another corner, a child turns the pages of a book, pointing at the pictures and quietly mumbling words to themselves in their emerging language. As lunchtime approaches, two toddlers put on aprons and confidently set the table — placing plates, spoons, and napkins in their proper spots. They bring out the menu and a candle holder, prepare the space, and then patiently line up to serve themselves.

The Montessori Toddler Environment is thoughtfully prepared for children approximately between the ages of two and three. It is a space filled with love, trust, and respect — where the youngest children are given the freedom and support to grow into themselves. In this nurturing setting, toddlers are not only invited to care for themselves, but also to take part in a community where they learn to care for others.

For many adults, the journey through this year is transformative. What begins in disbelief often turns into deep admiration, as you realize: the child you once saw as helpless has, quietly and steadily, been learning to become capable — and compassionate.