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Infant Curriculum

Infant Curriculum Overview

*Age Group:** 6 months to 18 months

**Focus Areas:** Sensory Exploration, Language Development, Social-Emotional Bonding, Cognitive Development, and Physical Growth.

**Daily Schedule**

  • **7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Arrival and Individual Attention**

    • Activities: Greet each infant, one-on-one cuddle time, and soft music.

    • Focus: Social-emotional bonding and creating a sense of security.

 

  • **8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Tummy Time and Gross Motor Play**

    • Activities: Tummy time on mats, reaching for toys, and supported sitting.

    • Focus: Strengthening neck, back, and arm muscles; encouraging motor skills.

 

  • **9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Diapering and Feeding**

    • Activities: Diaper changes, bottle feeding, and introducing solid foods (age-appropriate).

    • Focus: Physical care, nutrition, and nurturing interactions.

 

  • **9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Sensory Play**

    • Activities: Touch-and-feel books, soft sensory balls, and textured blankets.

    • Focus: Sensory exploration and cognitive development.

 

  • **10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Music and Movement**

    • Activities: Gentle swaying, clapping to rhythm, and listening to lullabies.

    • Focus: Auditory development, rhythm awareness, and soothing movement.

 

  • **10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Storytime and Language Development**

    • Activities: Reading simple board books, singing nursery rhymes, and talking to infants.

    • Focus: Language exposure, listening skills, and early literacy.

 

  • **11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Nap/Rest Time**

    • Activities: Soft music, dim lighting, and comfortable sleep spaces.

    • Focus: Rest, growth, and emotional regulation.

 

  • **11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Individual Play and Exploration**

    • Activities: Floor play with toys that encourage grasping, shaking, and stacking.

    • Focus: Fine motor skills, cognitive development, and independent exploration.

 

  • **12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Diapering and Feeding**

    • Activities: Diaper changes, bottle feeding, and mealtime.

    • Focus: Physical care and nurturing interactions.

 

  • **12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Outdoor Exploration**

    • Activities: Stroller walks, outdoor sensory play (e.g., feeling grass), and observing nature.

    • Focus: Sensory stimulation, fresh air, and visual tracking.

 

  • **1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Language and Social Interaction**

    • Activities: Face-to-face interaction, mimicking sounds, and simple sign language.

    • Focus: Social bonding, communication skills, and language development.

 

  • **2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Nap/Rest Time**

    • Activities: Quiet time with soft music or white noise.

    • Focus: Rest and relaxation.

 

  • **2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Cognitive and Sensory Activities**

    • Activities: Peek-a-boo, object permanence games, and exploring mirrors.

    • Focus: Cognitive development, understanding cause and effect, and sensory awareness.

 

  • **3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Fine Motor Skills Development**

    • Activities: Grasping rattles, stacking soft blocks, and finger play.

    • Focus: Developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor control.

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  • **3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Diapering and Feeding**

    • Activities: Diaper changes and bottle or solid feeding.

    • Focus: Physical care and routine.

 

  • **4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Sensory Relaxation and Bonding**

    • Activities: Gentle rocking, infant massage, and soft sensory play.

    • Focus: Soothing sensory experiences and caregiver-infant bonding.

 

  • **4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Departure Preparation**

    • Activities: Calm activities like singing lullabies and individual cuddle time.

    •   - Focus: Transition to home, reinforcing feelings of security.

**Weekly Themes and Activities**

  • **Week 1: Exploring Textures**

    • **Sensory Play:** Introduce various textured toys and fabrics.

    • **Cognitive Development:** Encourage exploration of different surfaces.

    • **Language:** Describe textures during play (e.g., "soft," "bumpy").

 

  •  **Week 2: Sounds and Music**

    • **Auditory Development:** Play a variety of sounds (bells, shakers).

    • **Music Time:** Introduce simple songs and rhythmic clapping.

    • **Social-Emotional:** Use soothing music for calming and bonding.

 

  • **Week 3: Colors and Visual Tracking**

    • **Visual Development:** Use bright, contrasting colors in toys and books.

    • **Language:** Name colors during activities.

    • **Motor Skills:** Encourage reaching for colorful objects.

 

  • **Week 4: Movements and Motor Skills**

    • **Gross Motor:** Encourage crawling, rolling, and supported standing.

    • **Fine Motor:** Introduce grasping and releasing activities.

    • **Social-Emotional:** Provide plenty of encouragement and praise.

 **Developmental Goals**

  • **Language Development:**

    • Frequent verbal interaction, including naming objects, singing, and reading.

    •  Use simple words and sign language to support early communication.

 

  • **Social-Emotional Development:**

    • Foster a secure attachment through consistent and nurturing care.

    • Encourage interaction with caregivers and other infants to develop social awareness.

 

  • **Cognitive Development:**

    • Stimulate curiosity through sensory-rich environments and exploratory play.

    • Support understanding of object permanence and basic cause-and-effect relationships.

 

  • **Physical Development:**

    • Promote gross motor skills through tummy time, crawling, and supported standing.

    • Encourage fine motor development with activities that involve grasping, holding, and manipulating objects.

 

  • **Sensory Exploration:**

    • Offer a variety of sensory experiences daily, including touch, sound, sight, and movement.

    • Create opportunities for safe exploration of the environment.

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