The toddler program is designed to meet the special needs and tendencies of children 18 months (walking well) to 3 years of age. Dr. Montessori realized that once a child stands upright and walks he experience of free movement birth”. Having experienced the independence of free movement the child is able to move into the larger social community.
The toddler experiences a biological and psychological necessity to move. The rapidly developing bones, muscle movement are an integral part of the toddler program. Moving furniture for various activities is built into the natural rhythm of heir day. Psychologically the child needs to experience free movement and freedom within limits. Children in the toddler also develop their fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination through the use of various classroom materials made expressly for this purpose.
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