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6-2

Nido Community (6 months – 2 years)
The Nesting Stage – Gentle Beginnings

Montessori Philosophy: A warm, secure, and thoughtfully prepared environment that nurtures movement, trust, sensory exploration, and emotional bonding during the earliest stage of life.
Class Name: Seedlings
Focus: Infants & Young Toddlers
Developmental Highlights:

- Gross motor development: crawling, standing, early walking, gentle climbing
- Sensory exploration: soft fabrics, textured objects, mobiles, baby mirrors
- Language immersion: songs, lullabies, naming objects, baby sign language
- Emotional security: consistent caregivers, predictable routines, strong attachment
- Practical Life (Infant): grasping, reaching, mimicking, holding a spoon
- Practical Life (Toddler): simple pouring, self-feeding, wiping spills
- Music & rhythm: clapping, shaking instruments, responsive movement activities
- Object permanence: discovery baskets, nesting toys, shape sorters
- Environment: floor beds, low open shelves, natural materials, freedom of movement

2-3

Toddler Community (2 – 3 years)
The Exploring Stage – Independence in Action

Montessori Philosophy: A carefully prepared environment where the child begins to express independence through purposeful activity, social interaction, and repetition of meaningful tasks.
Class Name: Sprouts
Focus: Older Toddlers
Developmental Highlights:

- Self-help skills: toileting, handwashing, dressing with frames
- Cognitive development: sorting, color matching, stacking activities
- Language expansion: two-step instructions, object naming, early storytelling
- Practical Life: pouring, food preparation (e.g., peeling bananas), wiping spills
- Nature play: collecting leaves, outdoor walks, sensory nature discovery
- Emotional growth: parallel play, learning grace and courtesy, emerging empathy
- Environment: child-sized furniture, floor workspaces, natural learning materials

3-4

Children’s House I (3 – 4 years)
The Blossoming Stage – Foundational Learning through the Senses

Montessori Philosophy: At this age, the child is immersed in sensitive periods for language, order, and movement, and flourishes in an environment that encourages freedom within limits and hands-on discovery.
Class Name: Blossoms
Focus: Preschoolers
Developmental Highlights:

- Literacy: sandpaper letters, phonetic games, early writing practice
- Mathematics: number rods, bead chains, counting 1–10
- Practical Life: sweeping, spooning, folding, buttoning
- Science & nature: seed planting, weather talks, observing life cycles
- Culture & community: flags, music from around the world, multicultural stories
- Grace & Courtesy: peaceful conflict resolution, taking turns, saying “please” and “thank you”

4-5

Children’s House II (4 – 5 years)
The Expanding Stage – Building Confidence and Purpose

Montessori Philosophy: The child begins to deepen concentration and master academic concepts through repetition and discovery, while developing confidence, independence, and responsibility.
Class Name: Explorers
Focus: Pre-Kindergarten
Developmental Highlights:

- Language: moveable alphabet, phonetic word building, vocabulary enrichment
- Math: spindle boxes, bead stairs, numerals and quantity
- Science: parts of plants, nature walks, introduction to seasons
- Geography: land vs. water forms, globes, and continent work
- Sensorial refinement: color grading, sound cylinders, texture matching
- Creative expression: storytelling, watercolor painting, group singing
- Practical Life: polishing, food prep, care of environment and self

5-6

Children’s House III (5 – 6 years)
The Leadership Stage – Mastery, Mentoring, and Readiness for the Next Plane

Montessori Philosophy: As the oldest members of the Children’s House, these children lead with confidence, refine academic skills, and prepare for the transition to the next phase of learning.
Class Name: Trailblazers
Focus: Kindergarten
Developmental Highlights:

- Language & literacy: reading 3-letter phonetic words, sentence writing, creative storytelling
- Math: decimal system, simple operations (addition/subtraction), number formation
- Science: experiments (e.g., sink/float, magnetism), seasons, weather exploration
- Geography & culture: puzzle maps, flags, cultural traditions
- Practical Life: sewing cards, setting tables, tying shoes, food preparation
- Social & emotional development: classroom leadership, responsibility roles, self-regulation
- Peer mentoring: supporting younger children, modeling appropriate behavior

Early Drop-Off & Late Pick-ups at no extra charge

At MiniMe Montessori, we honor the diverse rhythms of family life by offering a thoughtfully extended day program at no extra charge. Children are welcome to begin their day with us as early as 6:00 AM, and may remain in our calm, nurturing environment until 7:00 PM, where they continue to explore, rest, and grow at their own pace.

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