Toddler

Toddler: 18 months –
3 years old

At Penfield Academy, our toddler classroom is a warm and peaceful environment where children learn through exploration, play, and connection. Rooted in Montessori philosophy, the program nurtures independence and curiosity through hands-on experiences across the Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, and Early Mathematics areas. Each activity, pouring, sorting, matching, or caring for the environment, builds coordination, confidence, and a growing sense of capability.
Play is at the heart of learning at Penfield. Honouring every child’s right to play, we view it as the foundation for problem-solving, creativity, and discovery. The outdoors is an essential extension of our classroom, toddlers explore the garden, walk along the creek, and experience the changing seasons through touch, movement, and observation. Inspired by Forest School principles, these regular outdoor moments nurture wonder, resilience, and an early respect for the natural world.
Circle time and group gatherings provide gentle structure within the day, offering opportunities to sing, share, and listen, helping toddlers feel a sense of belonging within their community. Whether indoors or outdoors, each experience at Penfield supports the whole child, fostering joy, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to explore.

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