Our Nest - 15 through 35 months
Toddlers love the nurturing extension of home while
attending “Our Nest” program. Independence,
self-confidence,
self-esteem, creativity and
language development are fostered in a
caring,
fun, and educational environment. Full day and half-day
programs are available.
Our Nest offers two program options for toddlers:
- Morning (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)
- Full Day (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., includes hot lunch)
Before-school care from 7:30-8:30 and after-school care, from
3:00 to 6:00 (both provided in the “Our Nest
classroom”, is
available to enrolled students.
A healthy snack is provided.
Our Nest offers children a nurturing and stimulating environment
as they take their first tentative steps away
from home and begin
their lifelong learning.
Children are free to play, learn, and
explore
at their own pace. Teachers support their natural curiosity
by offering materials, asking questions, and
encouraging
exploration. The Montessori
curriculum for these ages is designed
to:
- Foster independence and self-confidence through hands-on
materials
- Build self-esteem through practical life activities such as
hand washing, simple food preparation, and
caring for plants.
- ·Build vocabulary through conversation, vocabulary cards and
objects, sound games, labeling, and
classification
materials.
- ·Encourage creativity, verbal skills and focus through color
matching, block play, and art projects.
Children’s natural developmental stages are addressed through the
following activities:
- Language: Children are encouraged to talk with friends and
express themselves verbally through stories
and songs, as well as
social interaction at
lunch and snack time.
- Motor Skills: Large group time each morning includes songs and
movement exercises that engage the child’s
brain and body.
Playground time, part of our
day in all kinds of weather, gives
children
a chance to develop both motor and social skills – and
have fun!
- Toilet Training: Familiarity with the bathroom and proper
toileting skills are introduced at this age.
Our Nest Daily
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