The Parent Toddler Program (PTP) is a weekly two-hour session specifically designed to cater for your child`s increasing desire for independence and enthusiasm for learning. The program offers the opportunity for parents/carers to experience and share the Montessori philosophy of education with their children. It lays the foundations of future learning by developing a broad range of skills to foster independence, self-discipline and concentration while also educating the senses (e.g. visual, auditory, tactile). The program responds to the child`s absorbent mind and strong sense of order, which is particular to this age group.

The Montessori Parent Toddler Program involves discussion, participation and observation. It supports parents in understanding the developmental needs of their young children. It aims to engage parents in furthering their understanding of Montessori Education, it`s philosophy and application. The sessions are led by an experienced Montessori guide. Children attend with a parent/carer from the time they are walking independently and confidently, typically from twelve to eighteen months until they turn three. The prepared environment is specifically set up to foster your child`s growing independence, with child-sized furniture and developmentally appropriate equipment and activities. The program reflects the needs of the child in many different areas.

Responding to the needs of working families wanting an intimate and nurturing environment for their younger children, Elonera Montessori School is offering a new service to cater for the needs of the 1 year old child, as well as providing an ideal preparation for the Montessori Stage 1 environment. This specialised environment will prepare your child’s growing independence, self-esteem, confidence and concentration span.

Practical, Sensorial, Language, Mathematical and Cultural materials are the key elements used in the Pre-School. All of these learning focuses help the children to adapt to their environment, and develop independence. These materials also help children understand concepts and focus on the details of the world around them. They also help to develop vocabulary skills in a hands on approach. Children also learn the key experiences in geography, history and sciences.