Montessori for Your 3 Year Old

Your 3-year-old is stepping into a season of intense concentration, bigger independence, and deepening curiosity.

At this age, children are still in the "sensorial explosion" phase Maria Montessori described—but now with more coordination, more repetition, and a deep love of order and mastery.

Drawing of a boy in a blue shirt stacking pink blocks

Montessori education meets them right where they are: with hands-on activities, rich language exposure, and gentle invitations to explore reading, writing, math, science, and more.

Big Idea.

Big Independence.

What Your 3-Year-Old Needs from You Right Now.

Your 3-year-old is bursting with potential and a deep inner drive to do things "by myself!"

What They Need from You

  • Plenty of opportunities for real-world tasks like dressing, cooking, and cleaning

  • A simple environment that allows for choice and independence

  • Encouragement to concentrate and repeat activities they love

What You’ll See in Them

  • Pride in mastering practical life skills, like buttoning or pouring

  • Interest in matching letters to sounds or recognizing their own name

  • An increased ability to focus for longer periods (especially when they're truly engaged)

  • A deep joy in completing real, meaningful work

Our curriculum is designed to nurture these milestones with simple, beautiful activities that grow with your child in every academic area!

Montessori Homeschool Support for Your 3-Year-Old

At three, your child is ready for more — more responsibility, more choice, more real work. You don’t need a classroom or a huge stash of toys. You just need a clear plan, purposeful materials, and the confidence to guide them.

That’s why we recommend starting with our Foundations of Primary course, a step-by-step homeschool curriculum that tells you exactly what to teach and when. It’s perfect for parents who want structure without rigidity and for children eager to explore both practical life and early academics. In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Introduce early reading and writing experiences with joy and confidence

  • Support budding math skills through hands-on materials and daily life activities

  • Build a daily rhythm that balances movement, concentration, and rest

With our affordable Montessori homeschool curriculum, you’ll meet your child’s thirst for independence while covering everything they need for a well-rounded education.

Spread of four lesson covers, Reading and Writing, Humankind, Mathematics, The Arts
Spread of four lesson covers, Practical Life, Sensorial, Geometry, Physical Science

What You Get with Our Montessori Curriculum

  • Montessori Planning Cards™ that suggest just-right activities based on developmental milestones

  • Thematic Study Packs with plenty of age-appropriate hands-on activities

  • Scripted Lesson Guides that walk you through introducing skills like cutting with scissors and listening to sounds.

  • Supportive Parent Community to cheer you on when things get messy (because they will—and that's okay!)

  • And so much more - see all the details here!

Your Child Will Be Able To...

🧦 Learn to put on socks and shoes independently

🔤 Match sandpaper letters to the beginning sounds of familiar objects

🧹 Sweep up a spill with a child-sized broom

📚 Retell a simple story with props and movement

🍴 Prepare a snack with minimal help, like slicing a banana or spreading butter on toast

🎨 Create colorful artwork using simple painting or stamping activities

🌿 Sort leaves, rocks, or shells gathered on a nature walk

These are all real lessons from our Montessori curriculum. They are fun. They are powerful. They are ready for you to bring to life!

Ready to Start Montessori with Your Preschooler?

Your 3-year-old is eager to do real work, contribute meaningfully, and show you just how capable they really are. With the right support, you can nurture that growth beautifully.

You can start small today! Begin with the option that fits you best!

No matter which you choose, you’ll see your child’s confidence grow — and yours will too!