@guidepostmontessori: Toddlers are always saying "I want to do it myself!" In Montessori, the toddler classroom is designed to meet that need. The Montessori environment works *with* a toddler's natural desire to be independent, with: 👉 Child-sized tools for real tasks 👉 Step-by-step lessons in dressing, cleaning, food prep 👉 Freedom within clear boundaries 👉 Time to try (and try again) The benefits of this structure are numerous. Kids develop: Strong executive function Task persistence Intrinsic motivation Self-confidence All of which are developmentally appropriate for toddlers. They just need an environment that allows those natural instincts to shine.