Infant Program (0-18 months)
A nurturing environment designed for the youngest learners
Program Overview
The Montessori Infant Program provides a warm, nurturing environment that supports the rapid development occurring in children from birth to 18 months. The program is designed to foster independence, motor development, and language acquisition in the youngest learners.
Key Development Areas
Physical Development
- •Gross motor skills
- •Fine motor development
- •Movement coordination
Cognitive Development
- •Sensory exploration
- •Object permanence
- •Cause and effect
Environment & Materials
Prepared Environment
- • Safe, child-sized furniture
- • Floor beds for movement
- • Low mirrors
- • Mobiles and visual stimuli
Learning Materials
- • Sensory materials
- • Grasping objects
- • Language materials
- • Movement mats
Daily Activities
Morning
- • Arrival routine
- • Individual exploration
- • Movement activities
Midday
- • Feeding time
- • Rest period
- • Gentle activities
Afternoon
- • Sensory activities
- • Music and movement
- • Departure routine