Dr. Montessori discovered that during the toddler time, a young child has a special aptitude for learning certain things:

• He is especially sensitive to order – and we build on that interest to establish good habits that last a lifetime.
• He is able to absorb language from his environment – learning even big words easily and with pleasure – and becomes happier as he learns the words to express his needs, rather than needing to resort to crying or tantrums.
• He is eager to learn to take care of himself, to become independent – and we guide him to learn how to do things by himself, thereby developing his budding sense of self-efficacy.
• To be a toddler is to be curious, so following their lead, we encourage the child to explore fully.
• Activities are positioned around the room, each with a particular theme, skill, or subject of value to toddler development.