The Building Project --
Gloria Dei Montessori School
Montessori education for ages 18 mos. to 12 Years
615 Shiloh Drive, Dayton, OH 45415
937-274-7195
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| The Montessori Foundation |
| North American Montessori Teacher's Association |
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Toddler Program This nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment offers a developmentally appropriate program under the guidance of a trained Montessori Director/Directress. The scientifically designed and prepared classroom is attractive, homelike, with child-sized furnishings to help children do things for themselves, which builds self-confidence and instills independence. The child is invited to explore this environment through his/her senses. Depending on the interests and skills of the children in the room, the trained Director/Directress puts out work on the shelves that match the needs of the children in the room to promote order, persistence, concentration and independence. In this environment, your child is assured of being exposed to "work" that fosters these life-long skills. There is also so much going on with the social environment. With the teachers setting the examples and providing opportunities for practice, the children learn how to take turns, respect another's work, and develop language skills. Another large part of the toddler program is toilet training. As a child sees their friends using the toilet, they become interested and the whole procedure comes naturally. The toddler child is experiencing critical periods of development for acquiring language, coordination, and sense of order. A daily order of events provides consistency which is necessary for the toddler to develop a sense of trust in himself and the world. Above all, is the respect afforded to each child as an individual with his or her own timetable for learning. Toddler Schedule 7:30 – 8:30 Before School Care 8:30 – 8:45 Arrival of Students 8:45 – 9:00 Greeting and Morning Circle 9:00 – 11:15 Morning Work Time (independent work, food tasting, songs, outdoor play) 11:15 – 11:45 Recess 11:45 Dismissal of Half Day Students 11:45 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 2:30 Nap Time 3:00 Dismissal 3:00 – 6:00 After School Care |