Cognitive
- Peek-a-boo and object-permanence games
- Cause-and-effect toys: rattles, musical and push-pull toys
- Safe spaces with varied textures and shapes to explore
- Simple puzzles and shape sorters (12–18 months)
Newborn to 18 Months
Infant Curriculum
A whole-child Montessori approach to your baby’s natural development. Responsive caregivers, gentle routines and a safe prepared space nurture independence and a love of learning from the very start.
What Children Learn
Curriculum areas
Language
- Talking, singing and reading board books together
- Encouraging babbling by echoing sounds
- Clear, simple words for everyday routines
- Labeling objects and people in baby’s world
Motor
- Tummy time for neck and core strength
- Safe areas for crawling and first steps
- Grasping toys and finger foods for fine motor skills
- Stacking, rolling, pushing and pulling activities
Social
- Consistent, loving caregiver interaction and eye contact
- Imitation games and face-to-face play
- Simple turn-taking, like rolling a ball back and forth
- Gentle small-group play with other babies
Sensory
- Textured objects for touch exploration
- High-contrast images and colorful objects for visual tracking
- Music, rattles and voices for sound discovery
- Supervised new smells and tastes at mealtime and play
Practical Life
- Self-feeding with finger foods and child-sized utensils
- A safe, accessible space to explore independently
- Consistent daily routines for security and predictability
Interested in a tour of our Montessori preschool?
Visit on a weekday to see the uninterrupted Montessori work cycle in action. Children are always welcome to come along!