Magical Star Montessori Preschool and Early childhood education in Magical Star CA Montessori schools in Cypress Anaheim La Palma and Cerritos

Infant Curriculum

Step into Our Dynamic Infant Curriculum, Ages New Born to 18 Months

This Magical Star Montessori Infant Program emphasizes a holistic approach, focusing on the child's natural development across various domains, fostering independence, and promoting a love of learning from an early age.

Cognitive

Object Permanence: Introduce simple peek-a-boo games to develop understanding that objects still exist even when out of sight.
Cause and Effect: Provide toys that respond to actions, such as rattles, musical toys, and push-pull toys.
Exploration: Allow free movement in a safe, prepared environment with various textures and shapes to explore.
Problem Solving: Introduce simple puzzles and shape sorters as the child approaches 12-18 months.

Language

Listening: Regularly talk to the infant, sing songs, and read simple board books.
Babbling: Encourage babbling by mimicking sounds and engaging in vocal play.
First Words: Use clear, simple words and repeat names of common objects and people.
Naming Objects: Label objects in the environment to build vocabulary.

Motor

Gross Motor Skills: Provide ample tummy time for developing neck and core strength, and create safe spaces for crawling and walking.
Fine Motor Skills: Offer grasping toys, finger foods, and simple activities that involve hand-eye coordination.
Hand-Eye Coordination: Use stacking toys, balls, and items to push and pull.

Social

Attachment: Promote bonding through consistent caregiver interaction, holding, and eye contact.
Imitation: Encourage social play through imitation games and face-to-face interaction.
Turn-Taking: Introduce simple turn-taking activities, like rolling a ball back and forth.
Group Interaction: Engage in small group playdates to foster social interaction skills.

Sensory

Touch: Provide a variety of textured objects for tactile exploration.
Sight: Use high-contrast images and colorful objects to stimulate visual tracking.
Sound: Introduce different sounds through music, rattles, and talking.
Smell and Taste: Safely expose the infant to different smells and tastes during mealtime and play.

Practical Life

Eating: Promote self-feeding with finger foods and child-sized utensils.
Independence: Set up a safe, accessible environment where the infant can explore and engage in activities independently.
Routine: Establish consistent daily routines to provide a sense of security and predictability.

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1636 W Catherine Dr, Anaheim, CA 92801

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