Montessori Foundation Curriculum Scope and Sequence - Infant Programs: Birth to 18 months The following developmental milestones and educational goals will normally be met over the course of a Montessori Infant program for children from birth to 18 months Area
Strand
InfantToddler
Social and Emotional
Lesson/Material
Curriculum Element
Self-Awareness & Emotions
Birth - 3-6 3 mo. mo.
6-9 mo.
Displays growing awareness of self as separate from others.
Pr InfantToddler
Social and Emotional
Self-Awareness & Emotions
Recognizes self in mirror.
InfantToddler
Social and Emotional
Self-Awareness & Emotions
Refers to self using own name.
ev Social and Emotional
Self-Awareness & Emotions
Expresses anger when interrupted.
InfantToddler
Social and Emotional
Social Interactions
Imitates behavior of others, including actions in songs and play activities.
InfantToddler
Social and Emotional
Social Interactions
Enjoys company of other children.
InfantToddler
Cognitive Development
Sorting and matching
Matches objects to pictures.
InfantToddler
Cognitive Development
Sorting and matching
Pairs identical pictures.
InfantToddler
Cognitive Development
Sorting and matching
Pairs related pictures.
InfantToddler
Cognitive Development
Sorting and matching
Sorts objects by shape.
InfantToddler
Cognitive Development
Sorting and matching
Sorts objects by color.
InfantToddler
Cognitive Development
Sorting and matching
Sorts objects by category (e.g., buttons, animals, beads, etc.).
InfantToddler
Practical Life
Collaboration with adult in activities of daily living
Collaborates with adult in dishwashing.
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Infant-Toddler
9-12 12-18 mo. mo.
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