Dr Maria Montessori as well as others that studied the under 3 year old at the time agreed that: 'the first 2 years of your life are the most important in the entire span of your lifetime'.

• The space is set up to engage and encourage exploration.

• Using natural materials, wood, metal, glass, fabric, which is lovely for our little tactile learners, as well as using real items that are child sized so that its easy for them to do things for themselves.

• Learning by watching, when activities are presented to your child this is often done without speaking so that your child can see every movement without being distracted.

• In Montessori we are mindful of the speed, tone and level of our voices so that children can follow which gives them the opportunity to repeat a word they hear. 

• Children under 3 love to repeat things, you may often see your child moving something from one place too other over and over. This is an important part of development, Montessori spaces are designed to support and encourage this behaviour.

• Movement for children under 3 is very important for the mind and the body. The space is set out to be simple and accessible by placing items on low shelving. and having child sized furniture, cutlery and activities so that each child is able to do everything for themselves. Most of the activities often require lots of movement like hand and eye co ordination as well balance.