tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765114707222999995.post5454225066411548601..comments2023-03-11T05:43:32.862-08:00Comments on The Jungle of the Monkeyroos: Make New Friends...Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16316500304136455413noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1765114707222999995.post-29301344184301063082013-01-25T19:37:29.162-08:002013-01-25T19:37:29.162-08:00I am curious as to why a child who is in the "...I am curious as to why a child who is in the "dumping and putting things in mouth stage" would be considered not ready for the Toddler environment? I have been a Montessori Toddler Directress for 17 years and have had many dumpers and mouthers. At different schools where I have taught, the Toddler class begins as early as 12 months, if they are walking, but the average is 15 months. Many children are at that stage then. They stay until between 30 and 36 months. I am not being critical, I am genuinely curious. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com