The Montessori Curriculum - Infant Community

Areas of the Curriculum

Practical Life

Practical Life provides the link between home and Nursery, where the young child is able to perform the same activities that they see the adults do – with real, child- sized tools that actually work.

Grace & Courtesy

Simple lessons are presented to help the child as they develop an awareness of the social customs of their culture. These lessons are given in friendly and respectful ways to ensure that the children understand that they belong to a community and that everyone is valued and supported.

Language Development

The young child is engaged in rich and vibrant conversations and take part in a large variety of language games to extend and expand their vocabulary.

Movement

The children move freely in their environment as they refine and control their body movements, develop hand- eye coordination, fine and gross motor skills.
All activities in The Infant Community are set out in such a way that children are encouraged to explore the materials independently and to follow their interests. While small group learning does happen, the children are free to independently explore their room with little restrictions or adult demands to sit for long periods.
Skill Development and suggested activities in an Infant Community.

The Language of Math

Gross Motor

Fine Motor

Food preparation

Care of Self

Care of Environment

Gardening

Table manners

Art Appreciation

Selection of art on walls and shelves

Variety of mediums

Paint, pencils, crayons, printing