Nursery Programme
In The Montessori Academy, our toddlers are provided with a warm and loving environment by highly qualified educators. The goal for each toddler is to first feel secured and build trust with educators to enrich their enthusiasm in learning, which helps develop their potential. Between the ages of two and three, toddlers move through sensitive periods for language, order, small objects, toilet training, music, grace and courtesy, and the senses. Learning goals focus on developing independence, social skills, confidence, and a solid academic base in preparation for future learning.
“The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult.” – Dr. Maria Montessori
Our Curriculum
Practical life activities focus on care of self, care of others and care of the environment. These exercises promote independence, social skills, grace and courtesy, concentration and coordination.
Example of materials and activities:
- Pouring Activities
- Scooping and Transferring
- Button and Zipper Frames
- Broom and Dustpan Set
- Sorting and Matching Trays
Sensorial activities are designed to help children develop and refine the sense of sight, touch, taste, smell and sound. These skills assist with classifying, sorting and discriminating between objects to interpret their sensory impressions.
Example of materials and activities:
- Color Tablets
- Touch Boards
- Pink Tower
- Sound Cylinders
- Water Pouring Sets
Early math materials for Montessori toddlers focus on hands-on learning to introduce basic mathematical concepts.
Example of materials and activities
- Sorting and Matching Games
- Spindle Boxes
- Knobbed Cylinders
- Sandpaper Numerals
- Shape Puzzles
Toddler early literacy materials assist children in vocabulary building, letter recognition, phonemic awareness, vocabulary building and pre-writing skills.
Example of materials and activities:
- Sound Boxes
- Sandpaper Letters
- Classified Objects and Cards
- Storybooks and Picture Books
- Rhyming Object Sets
Toddler expressive arts and creative play fosters creativity, imagination, and sensory exploration and supports emotional, social, and cognitive development while encouraging self-expression and fun learning.
Example of materials and activities:
- Music & Movement
- Sensory & Messy Play
- Water Play & Outdoor Excursions
- Dramatic Role Play
- Creative Arts & Crafts
Introducing the Nursery Programme
Nursery 1 Programme (Ages 1.5-3)
At The Montessori Academy, our Nursery 1 Programme is specially designed for children aged 1.5-3, providing a nurturing environment where young learners can thrive. This programme emphasizes hands-on learning opportunities that are active, self-paced, and rooted in real-world experiences.
Nursery 2 Programme (Ages 3-4)
At The Montessori Academy, our Nursery 2 Programme is designed for children aged 3 to 4 years, building on the foundations established in Nursery 1. This programme offers an enriching environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and deeper engagement with learning materials.
