Toddler Program
The Toddler Program
A Typical Day in the Toddlers Room (18 – 30 months)
Program Hours:
- Before Care(additional Fee) 7:45am – 8:45am
- Program Hours 8:45am – 3:30pm
- After Care(additional Fee) 3:30pm – 5:30pm
7:45am-8:45am Before Care (Free Play)
8:45am-9:00am Arrival Time
Good Morning! Welcome to another day of learning and exploring with Montessori Academy. Please place your child’s belongings in their cubbies. When entering the classroom, please remember to knock on the door, and wait to be greeted by your child’s teachers. We encourage families to say goodbye at the door so as not to disturb the children’s work.
9:00am-9:30am Snack Time
Morning snacks begin before outdoor play. Children enjoy snacks like yogurt and fruits. Afterwards staff check diapers and prepare them for outdoor play. Staff encourage children to independently get dressed and provide assistance as needed.
9: 45am-10:45am Outdoor Play
Now is outdoor play time! Our prepared outdoor environments are designed to invite interest and activity. This environment is set up daily with rotating activities to meet children’s developmental needs and interests. Outdoor play is a time for the toddlers to socialize with other age groups and exercise their gross motor skills.
10:45am-11:30am Circle Time
Circle time allows the class to develop a strong sense of community through shared learning and experiences. Group time activities for our toddlers typically include: show and tell, walking on the line, grace and courtesy, story time, interest based projects, music and movement, language activities, geography study, and art and craft.
10:45am-11:20am Montessori Work
During this time children freely choose Montessori Work from one of the five curriculum areas. Children may work with several materials for the whole work cycle, or they may move freely from one activity to another. Young toddlers are guided through the activities and lessons by the Montessori trained Educators.
11:30am-12:15pm Lunch and Clean Up/Washroom Routine
Working hard is hungry work! Children wash their hands before and after eating as good practice for practical life. The school provides catered nutritious food. The staff check the quality of the food prior to serving, and also check the temperature. Teachers encourage children to learn about foods from different cultures, encourage food-based discussions, and fosters a greater understanding of healthy eating.
12:15am-2:15pm Nap/Rest Time
Teachers play soft music to assist children in sleeping. Children are gently patted or rubbed on their backs to sleep.
2:15pm-2:30pm Snack Time
Children wake up and wash their hands. Snacks are served to prepare them for outdoor activities.
2:30pm-3:45pm Outdoor Time
Children are able to explore the playground, and enjoy the sandbox. Additional toys are provided such as shovels, buckets, balls, bikes, and hula hoops.
3:30pm Pick-up Time
Good evening, and welcome back! Your little one is now ready to go home happy, safe and sound. Your child’s educators will greet you at the door and help you collect your child’s belongings. A clipboard near the cubbies provides all the daily information about your child. Things such as: eating, diaper changes, and sleep time.
3:30pm-5:30pm After Care (Snack & Free play)
Throughout the day frequent diaper changes are scheduled for the children and our staff regularly check if your child requires an extra diaper change.
What your child needs: Indoor Shoes
Outdoor Shoes
Diapers- If you wish for your child to use cloth diapers at school, please speak to your teacher for further direction.
Wipes
Sunscreen
Diaper Ointment (if Applicable)
Fitted Sheet and Blanket
Backpack/Bag (small enough for your child to carry but large enough to hold the items he/she will take to and from school)
Seasonally appropriate (school friendly) clothing: Tops x5, Bottoms x5, Socks x5, Underwear x5
Outdoor clothing