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    • Who We Are
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  • Our Programs
    • The Montessori Method
    • Toddler Community
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    • Enrollment Information
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Toddler Community

Starting around 12 months
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It's never too early to talk to us about enrollment. We provide support to help prepare you and your child to attend when the time is right.

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Maria Montessori observed that young children learn through use of their senses. She also found that if a child's mind is fully stimulated by purposeful activities in a rich environment in the first three years of life, the brain will develop a stronger ability to learn throughout his or her lifetime. Therefore, a Montessori Toddler Community is a carefully prepared environment in which children can explore with all of their senses to meet their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs. As they explore, toddlers learn independence and follow their interests. 

Our staff are trained to prepare the Toddler Community environment and provide each child with the opportunity to follow his or her unique path of development. The Toddler Community consists of the following key areas:

Practical Life


Called "practical" because they are activities that allow children to contribute to caring for themselves and their environment. This area consists of indoor and outdoor environments designed to aid the child developing concentration, independence, and coordination of movement. Typical practical life activities include:
  • preparing food
  • setting a table
  • sweeping and dusting
  • caring for plants
  • flower arranging
  • washing dishes
  • dressing and undressing
  • using the toilet
  • eating with utensils
  • cleaning up spills
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Language


Language development is a large part of toddlerhood as children learn to name the objects around them and verbally express their needs.Toddler confidence builds as they gain greater skill and experience with expressing themselves.

Self-Expression Through Music & Art


Music and movement give toddlers many creative ways to express themselves. Singing, dancing, playing instruments, scribbling with crayons, or manipulating clay can all strengthen independence, coordination, and motor development.
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Movement


Another area of exploding development at this age is is gross and fine motor skills. Using large and small muscle groups, toddlers take advantage of indoor and outdoor environments to engage in movement games, climb, and develop eye-hand coordination.
Children may be enrolled for Half Day, School Day, or Full Day
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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Mission
    • Our Staff
    • Board of Directors & Committees
  • Our Programs
    • The Montessori Method
    • Toddler Community
    • Children's House
    • Enrollment Information
  • Support Us
    • Seeds of Growth: Heartland Montessori 2025 Silent Auction & Fundraiser
    • Capital Campaign
    • Exclusive HMS Merchandise
    • Use RoundUp
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
    • Testimonials
  • Blog