Welcome to our Toddler Classrooms!
Our toddler environment is designed to support the curiosity of your ever evolving little one. We focus on giving them the independence they desire within a space that is both safe and challenging.
Our toddlers are empowered with daily experiences in which they can authentically engage in preparing food, pouring and measuring, and cleaning up messes. By providing the children intentional lessons as well as tools sized for their hands and bodies, we give your toddlers the chance to have real experiences. Using activities with movement and exploration, the child is integrated into a community where parallel play becomes interactive play and the child develops the ability to communicate their needs and desires.
Your child will find themselves immersed in dynamic social and linguistic experiences as they begin their pre-academic learning. First introductions to shapes, colors, letters, and numbers happen within the toddler environment. The toddler age is a stage of rapid development and our staff is committed to supporting and guiding the children's development with love and respect.
Our toddler environment is designed to support the curiosity of your ever evolving little one. We focus on giving them the independence they desire within a space that is both safe and challenging.
Our toddlers are empowered with daily experiences in which they can authentically engage in preparing food, pouring and measuring, and cleaning up messes. By providing the children intentional lessons as well as tools sized for their hands and bodies, we give your toddlers the chance to have real experiences. Using activities with movement and exploration, the child is integrated into a community where parallel play becomes interactive play and the child develops the ability to communicate their needs and desires.
Your child will find themselves immersed in dynamic social and linguistic experiences as they begin their pre-academic learning. First introductions to shapes, colors, letters, and numbers happen within the toddler environment. The toddler age is a stage of rapid development and our staff is committed to supporting and guiding the children's development with love and respect.
Ms. Ana, Head Guide
My name is Ana Celedon. I recently moved to Colorado from Miami, Florida and I am so happy I did! My education background includes an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education with a little over two years of experience. Working here at Centennial Montessori has made me realize that the Montessori environment is where I fit in. This has inspired me to continue my education and get my Montessori training done. Teaching is my passion and I am so glad I have found a home here at Centennial Montessori! |
Ms. Britt, Head Guide
My name is Britt-Anna Christensen. I completed my AMS training at the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, Colorado, and love being in the classroom! I am a Colorado native. I grew up in Monument, CO and am now living in Parker. I am very close to my family. I have two amazing parents and one sister and we love to spend time together in the mountains, on trips, or just relaxing at home. I love to ski and snowboard, swim, play the piano, and explore our great outdoors. I also enjoy trying new restaurants with family and friends. I have a passion for fashion and traveling. I’ve had the opportunity to live and work in Antarctica in support of scientific research, and traveled all over Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji in the years after. I have worked with young children most of my life. I started as a volunteer coach for my swim team when I was 14. Throughout my many life experiences, I have discovered the immense importance of education. My goal as a Montessorian is to do my part in changing our world. Mahatma Gandhi says it best: “If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.” I am very excited to embark on this journey at Centennial Montessori, and work with the children of our future; to teach them to respect themselves, others, and their environment, to assist them in their natural development, and to instill in them a lifelong love for learning. |
Ms. Francesca, Head Guide
Hello! My name is Ms. Francesca. I enjoy teaching and watching children grow and reach all their milestones. I love what I do! I have my Bachelors in Early Elementary Education. Before Colorado I lived in New York for 2 years. I recently just moved from Hawaii and was teaching preschool, and moved back to the mainland to be closer to family. I love to read, travel, go hiking, and spend time with my dog and family. I am so lucky to be able to spend each day teaching and learning with such incredible children and staff. I aim to foster the love of learning through engaging activities, building of relationships, and high interest learning activities. I work to build a positive, emotionally and physically “safe” environment so children feel comfortable enough to stretch their learning. We explore and learn together, while meeting everyone’s different needs. I want the students to LOVE school and learning. I look forward to meeting all of you! |