{"id":25660691,"date":"2026-09-22T17:49:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25660691"},"modified":"2026-09-22T17:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:19:22","slug":"what-should-you-teach-your-child-between-1-and-2-and-half-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-should-you-teach-your-child-between-1-and-2-and-half-years\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Teach Your Child Between 1 and 2.5 Years?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab2833acb560\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ab2833acb560\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-should-you-teach-your-child-between-1-and-2-and-half-years\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-should-you-teach-your-child-between-1-and-2-and-half-years\/#Why_1_to_25_Years_is_a_Distinct_Teaching_Window\" >Why 1 to 2.5 Years is a Distinct Teaching Window<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-should-you-teach-your-child-between-1-and-2-and-half-years\/#Core_Learning_Areas_for_1_to_25_Years\" >Core Learning Areas for 1 to 2.5 Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-should-you-teach-your-child-between-1-and-2-and-half-years\/#Age-Wise_Focus_A_Quick_Reference\" >Age-Wise Focus: A Quick Reference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-should-you-teach-your-child-between-1-and-2-and-half-years\/#Setting_Up_the_Environment\" >Setting Up the Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-should-you-teach-your-child-between-1-and-2-and-half-years\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/what-should-you-teach-your-child-between-1-and-2-and-half-years\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Between 12 and 30 months, your focus must be on practical life skills, sensory exploration, language through short, child-led activities. Along with that, social as well as emotional development are equally important.<\/p>\n<p>Montessori prioritizes independence and self-regulation at this stage while teaching vocabulary as well as movement. Typically, numbers, letters, and phonics are introduced around 2.5 years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ages 1 to 2.5 focus on movement, order, and language, not academics.<\/li>\n<li>Practical life activities build independence.<\/li>\n<li>Sensorial activities prepare children for maths and reading.<\/li>\n<li>Talking, reading, and rhymes support language development.<\/li>\n<li>Letters and numbers are usually introduced around age 2.5.<\/li>\n<li>Sharing means guided turn-taking at this age.<\/li>\n<li>Activities should be simple, clear, and repeatable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/montessori-teachers-training-course\/?utm_source=montessori-teaching&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=water-pouring-and-spooning-lesson-plan-montessori\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register for the Entri Elevate Montessori Teacher Training Program! Join Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_1_to_25_Years_is_a_Distinct_Teaching_Window\"><\/span><strong>Why 1 to 2.5 Years is a Distinct Teaching Window<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25660699 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5278-e1790079404894.webp\" alt=\"Montessori\" width=\"501\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5278-e1790079404894.webp 1000w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5278-e1790079404894-244x300.webp 244w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5278-e1790079404894-834x1024.webp 834w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5278-e1790079404894-768x943.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5278-e1790079404894-150x184.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/5278-e1790079404894-750x921.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This stage isn&#8217;t a &#8220;mini preschool&#8221;. It is a window where children learn primarily through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Movement and Order:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Toddlers are constantly refining their motor control and have a thing for knowing what is coming next. Predictable routines and tidy spaces are a must, to avoid unsettling them more than most adults probably expect.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>A Language Explosion:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Vocabulary just takes off and before you know it most kids have moved on from single words to two or three word phrases. That often happens between the ages of 18 and 30 months.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Sensorial Refinement:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Kids learn a whole lot through getting their hands on real objects, sorting, matching, and comparing rather than just looking at pictures on a screen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Early Social Beginnings:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Playtime is still pretty much just parallel. When we talk about &#8220;sharing&#8221; well it is more like turn-taking with an adult there to guide the whole thing.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Plan activities that are super simple, concrete, and can be repeated over and over, with a clear start and finish. Don\u2019t forget to include a clear routine for the kids.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Learning_Areas_for_1_to_25_Years\"><\/span><strong>Core Learning Areas for 1 to 2.5 Years<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25660697 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24547.webp\" alt=\"Montessori\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24547.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24547-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24547-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24547-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24547-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24547-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/24547-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Practical Life: Independence and Daily Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Toddlers wish to do most of the things by themselves. But their motor control and attention span are still developing. So every task needs to be broken into small, manageable steps.<\/p>\n<p>Practical life work builds independence and coordination. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Self-Help:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Shoes and socks, elastic-waist pants, washing and drying hands, wiping the face after meals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Care of Environment:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Returning toys to low shelves, wiping a table, watering plants, sweeping with a child-sized broom.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Food Prep:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Peeling a banana or boiled egg, spreading with a blunt knife, pouring water, spooning snacks onto a plate.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age band<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Example activity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Skill focus<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12\u201318 months<\/td>\n<td>Posting objects into a box; transferring items by hand<\/td>\n<td>Hand-eye coordination, cause and effect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18\u201324 months<\/td>\n<td>Spooning rice or beans; pouring small amounts of water<\/td>\n<td>Fine motor control, concentration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24\u201330 months<\/td>\n<td>Wiping a small table; simple food prep like peeling a banana<\/td>\n<td>Multi-step sequencing, independence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><strong>Present it Montessori-Style:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Invite the child at eye level (&#8220;I will show you&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate once slowly with minimal talking.<\/li>\n<li>Offer &#8220;Your turn&#8221; and step back.<\/li>\n<li>Then reset calmly and re-demonstrate if it falls apart rather than correcting mid-action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Sensorial and Early Cognitive Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sensorial activities such as sorting, matching, and keeping things in order. All these help to refine the senses and lay down some early cognitive skills.<\/p>\n<p>Kids make sense of the world by touching, seeing and hearing. So trust that sensorial materials will help them figure out what they&#8217;re experiencing before they even know what to call it<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sorting<\/strong> by one attribute colour, size, or object type (buttons vs. beads).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Matching<\/strong> a 3D object to its 2D picture card, or identical pairs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ordering<\/strong> big-to-small or long-to-short, using nesting cups, stacking rings, or 2 to 4 piece puzzles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All this stuff lays the groundwork for later on \u2013 long before formal letters and numbers even make sense in their world.<\/p>\n<p>TTC trainees should observe which attribute a child is naturally drawn to. Then extend that interest with a slightly harder material.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Language and Communication<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Focus on naming everyday objects and actions, simple sound games, and short stories, rhymes, and songs with repetition. Rich, responsive conversation matters far more than formal lessons at this stage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Narrate daily routines:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8220;Now we are washing our hands. First water, then soap.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Read daily:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">One short picture book, pausing to ask &#8220;What do you see?&#8221; and letting the child turn the pages.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Use first\/then language:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8220;First shoes, then outside&#8221;. This builds a sense of sequence and expectation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Play with sound and rhyme:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Simple alliteration (&#8220;m&#8230;m&#8230;moon, m&#8230;m&#8230;mama&#8221;) and nursery rhymes with actions.<\/p>\n<p>Single words appear around 12 to 18 months. Two-word phrases like &#8220;more milk&#8221; by 18 to 24 months, while two- to three-word sentences by 24 to 30 months.\u00a0Individual variation, including in bilingual homes, is totally normal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Montessori-Education-Training-Programme-EntriApp.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Montessori-Education-Training-Programme-EntriApp.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25570641\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">Download Montessori course Features<br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>4. Early Math Foundations (Indirect Preparation)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At this age, mathematics is indirect. It involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sorting<\/li>\n<li>Ordering<\/li>\n<li>One-to-one correspondence<\/li>\n<li>Noticing quantity through everyday life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Children build a &#8220;mathematical mind&#8221; through comparison and pattern long before they meet a numeral.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>More\/fewer\/same <\/strong>\u2013 &#8220;Do you want more chips or fewer?&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simple patterns <\/strong>\u2013 red-blue-red-blue with blocks or beads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meaningful counting <\/strong>\u2013 counting spoons, claps, or steps during play, not rote recitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The real math curriculum for kids under 3 years of age are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sorting laundry<\/li>\n<li>Setting a small table with one plate per person<\/li>\n<li>Handing out &#8220;one biscuit for you, one for me&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>5. Social-Emotional and Behaviour Foundations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Focus on adult-supported turn-taking, simple grace and courtesy, and naming feelings. True cooperative sharing and complex empathy develop later. At this age, children need more supportive presence.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Turn-taking:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8220;My turn, your turn soon,&#8221; paired with a visual timer or simple counting for waiting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Grace and courtesy:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Greetings, &#8220;please&#8221; and &#8220;thank you&#8221; woven into routines, brief waiting while an adult finishes speaking.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Emotion vocabulary:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">&#8220;You are angry because the toy was taken&#8221;. Naming feelings helps children move from tantrums toward words over time.<\/p>\n<p>Practising these scripts until it\u2019s automatic makes a real difference at home or in class.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age-Wise_Focus_A_Quick_Reference\"><\/span><strong>Age-Wise Focus: A Quick Reference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age band<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Key focus areas<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Example activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12\u201318 months<\/td>\n<td>Movement, object permanence, early practical life, first words<\/td>\n<td>Posting objects, naming things, simple picture books<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18\u201324 months<\/td>\n<td>Practical life peak, sensorial sorting, two-word phrases, turn-taking<\/td>\n<td>Spooning, pouring, sorting by colour, &#8220;more\/less&#8221; games<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24\u201330 months<\/td>\n<td>Multi-step practical life, early patterns and counting, longer phrases, social scripts<\/td>\n<td>Wiping a table, simple food prep, counting to 5\u201310, &#8220;please\/thank you&#8221; routines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Formal phonics and numeral symbols typically begin from around 2.5 years. The 1 to 2.5 window is about indirect preparation for both.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_the_Environment\"><\/span><strong>Setting Up the Environment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A prepared environment matters as much as the activity. Low shelves, child-sized tools, and one uncluttered activity per tray let a toddler choose, work, and return materials independently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/montessori-teachers-training-course\/?utm_source=montessori-teaching&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=water-pouring-and-spooning-lesson-plan-montessori\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Register for the Entri Elevate Montessori Teacher Training Program! Join Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25660698 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2149316907.webp\" alt=\"Montessori\" width=\"501\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2149316907.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2149316907-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2149316907-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2149316907-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2149316907-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2149316907-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2149316907-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Over-structuring play:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Back-to-back activities with no free exploration. Leave long, uninterrupted play blocks and observe before stepping in.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Pushing letters and numbers too early:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Flashcards or worksheets for under-3s. Lean on sensorial and language-rich routines; introduce symbols only when the child shows interest, generally from 2.5 years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Expecting adult-like sharing:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Forcing an immediate handover or calling a toddler &#8220;selfish.&#8221; Support turn-taking with predictable language and accept parallel play as normal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Between 1 and 2.5 years, the thing that is most valuable to teach isn&#8217;t really a curriculum at all. It is setting up a nice prepared environment, calmly showing them things, and daily routines that are just bursting with language and opportunities for independence.<\/p>\n<p>Practical life, sensorial work, chatting, indirect maths, and gentle social scripts cover all the basics a toddler really needs \u2013 all before we even get to the stage of formal letters and numbers.<\/p>\n<p>The goal for everyone \u2013 parents and TTC trainees alike, is to follow the child&#8217;s natural rhythms and sensitive periods, and not rush them along.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>RELATED POSTS<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/new-academic-year-best-time-to-join-montessori-ttc-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Why the New Academic Year Is the Best Time to Join a Montessori TTC Course<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a 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