Transition Program
Gently Introducing Montessori
Ages 18 months - 3 years
Building Independence Through Exploration
Our Transition Program supports the whole child while building the foundation for independence through hands-on exploration.
Low shelves, small tables, and open floor space invite movement and choice. Children work with materials that strengthen hand control—pouring, spooning, dressing frames, and tidying activities.
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18 months - 3 years
Age Range
Curriculum Areas
Our transition curriculum introduces Montessori principles across all areas of development.
Practical Life
Pouring, spooning, dressing frames, and tidying strengthen hand control and independence.
Sensorial Work
Matching, sorting, and grading activities refine sensory awareness.
Language
Rich vocabulary, songs, stories, and naming cards. Pre-writing begins with hand-strengthening.
Mathematics
Counting, one-to-one correspondence, quantity, shapes, and simple patterns.
Social Development
Social language, grace and courtesy, turn-taking, and self-regulation through daily routines.
A Gentle Start
We offer a one- to two-week phase-in: 15 minutes of family time followed by an hour-long drop-off, increasing by about an hour each day.
Children complete our program curious, secure, and ready for the next stage.
Low shelves and child-sized furniture
Practical life activities for independence
Sensorial exploration and matching
Rich vocabulary and pre-writing activities
Social development and grace & courtesy
Schedule Options: Half Day, School Day, Full Time, Part Time
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