The Nest is a calm and nurturing environment for the youngest members of our community, aged 1 to 2 years. Our beautiful, dedicated space has been thoughtfully prepared to support young children to safely explore, learn and socialise as they grow in independence and confidence. Everything at Liberty Montessori is created to nurture a love of learning, self-respect, internal motivation and a strong sense of confidence, while embracing each child’s natural curiosity, wonder and creativity.
Children have access to carefully chosen resources that support the development of hand-eye coordination, language and practical life skills. Our garden is a natural extension of the indoor environment, offering space to build gross motor coordination while connecting with nature. Laying a strong foundation for life, the first year of our programme prepares children for meaningful exploration across our learning areas, including practical life, sensorial, language, music, mathematics, science and cultural studies. In the years that follow, their learning continues to blossom into a genuine love of learning that stays with them for life and becomes part of who they are.
Our Montessori Inspired 1–2-Year-Old Programme
Our Montessori inspired classroom for 1–2-year-olds is a gentle, play-based environment where our youngest learners are supported to explore the world with curiosity, confidence and joy. At this age, children learn best through play, movement and meaningful relationships, and our programme is thoughtfully designed to honour this important stage of development.
Play-Based Learning with Purpose
We believe play is the foundation of learning. Through play-based experiences, children develop language, coordination, problem-solving skills and a strong sense of self. Our Montessori inspired environment offers simple, beautiful materials and real-life experiences that invite exploration, repetition and discovery at each child’s own pace.
Following the Child
Our role is to observe each child closely and prepare an environment that supports their individual interests, abilities and needs. By following the child, we allow learning to unfold naturally, without rushing or interruption, supporting independence and confidence from the very beginning.
A Prepared, Nurturing Environment
The prepared environment is calm, homely and connected to nature, with an easy indoor–outdoor flow. Materials are carefully chosen to support sensory exploration, fine and gross motor development, and early independence. Everything is sized for little hands, empowering children to “do it myself” in a safe and supported way.
Building Independence Through Real Experiences
Children are invited to take part in everyday activities such as caring for themselves, helping with simple tasks, exploring the garden and interacting with others. These real-life experiences build trust in their own abilities and lay the foundation for future learning.
Growing Joyful Learners
By offering time, space and trust, we nurture happy, secure children who feel confident to explore, play and learn. Our Montessori inspired, play-based programme supports children to develop a lifelong love of learning, beginning with wonder, joy and connection.
The Montessori Inspired Materials for 1 - 2 Year Olds
Beautifully crafted and thoughtfully chosen, Montessori-inspired materials for 1–2 year olds are designed to support a child’s natural curiosity and growing independence. At this age,
learning happens through movement, repetition, and exploration. Each material invites hands- on discovery and supports the development of coordination, concentration, and confidence as the child makes sense of their world.
The materials are simple, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate, allowing the child to explore freely and at their own pace. Many include an inbuilt control of error, encouraging the child to problem-solve independently and experience success without adult intervention. This nurtures a strong sense of achievement and self-belief from an early age.
Within our Liberty Montessori Toddler Environment, the focus is on key areas such as Practical Life, Sensorial exploration, and early Language development. Practical Life activities are especially important for 1–2-year-olds and include pouring, spooning, posting, transferring objects, caring for the environment, and simple self-care tasks. These activities support fine and gross motor development while fostering independence and a sense of belonging.
Through carefully prepared Montessori-inspired materials, toddlers are given the time, space, and respect to develop concentration, coordination, and a love for learning—laying a strong foundation for their future Montessori journey.
