Montessori infant and toddler curriculum areas
The infant and toddler level is built on five areas in both AMI and AMS: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies. Below are the lessons in each area, each with a printable class observation sheet.
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AMI curriculum
Practical Life
Activities that develop independence and care of self, others, and the environment
- Hand Washing. Independently washing and drying hands
- Self-Feeding. Using utensils and drinking from a cup
- Dressing. Putting on and removing simple clothing items
- Toileting. Progressing toward independent toileting
- Table Setting. Placing items on a table for snack or meal
- Pouring. Pouring water or dry materials between containers
- Cleaning Up. Returning materials to shelves and wiping surfaces
Sensorial
Exploration and refinement of the senses
- Visual Tracking. Following objects with the eyes
- Grasping. Reaching for and holding objects of various sizes
- Stacking and Nesting. Placing objects inside or on top of each other
- Shape Sorting. Matching shapes to corresponding openings
- Texture Exploration. Touching and distinguishing different textures
- Sound Discrimination. Identifying and responding to different sounds
Language
Development of spoken and early written language
- Babbling and Cooing. Producing early vocalizations
- First Words. Using single words to communicate needs
- Two-Word Phrases. Combining words to express ideas
- Vocabulary Building. Learning names of objects, people, and actions
- Listening Comprehension. Following simple directions and understanding stories
- Book Handling. Turning pages and showing interest in books
Mathematics
Early concepts of quantity, size, and spatial relationships
- Object Permanence. Understanding that hidden objects still exist
- Size Discrimination. Distinguishing big from small
- Counting Awareness. Beginning to understand one, two, many
- Spatial Relationships. Understanding in, out, up, down
- Sorting. Grouping objects by a single attribute
Cultural Studies
Awareness of the natural world and community
- Nature Exploration. Observing plants, animals, and weather
- Music and Movement. Responding to music with movement and rhythm
- Art Exploration. Using crayons, paint, and clay
- Community Awareness. Recognizing familiar people and routines
Source: AMI curriculum.
AMS curriculum
Practical Life
Activities that develop independence and care of self, others, and the environment
- Hand Washing. Independently washing and drying hands
- Self-Feeding. Using utensils and drinking from a cup
- Dressing. Putting on and removing simple clothing items
- Toileting. Progressing toward independent toileting
- Table Setting. Placing items on a table for snack or meal
- Pouring. Pouring water or dry materials between containers
- Cleaning Up. Returning materials to shelves and wiping surfaces
Sensorial
Exploration and refinement of the senses
- Visual Tracking. Following objects with the eyes
- Grasping. Reaching for and holding objects of various sizes
- Stacking and Nesting. Placing objects inside or on top of each other
- Shape Sorting. Matching shapes to corresponding openings
- Texture Exploration. Touching and distinguishing different textures
- Sound Discrimination. Identifying and responding to different sounds
Language
Development of spoken and early written language
- Babbling and Cooing. Producing early vocalizations
- First Words. Using single words to communicate needs
- Two-Word Phrases. Combining words to express ideas
- Vocabulary Building. Learning names of objects, people, and actions
- Listening Comprehension. Following simple directions and understanding stories
- Book Handling. Turning pages and showing interest in books
Mathematics
Early concepts of quantity, size, and spatial relationships
- Object Permanence. Understanding that hidden objects still exist
- Size Discrimination. Distinguishing big from small
- Counting Awareness. Beginning to understand one, two, many
- Spatial Relationships. Understanding in, out, up, down
- Sorting. Grouping objects by a single attribute
Cultural Studies
Awareness of the natural world and community
- Nature Exploration. Observing plants, animals, and weather
- Music and Movement. Responding to music with movement and rhythm
- Art Exploration. Using crayons, paint, and clay
- Community Awareness. Recognizing familiar people and routines
Source: AMS curriculum.
Make an observation sheet
AMS curriculum · Infant and toddler · Practical Life
P = PresentedPr = PracticingM = Mastered
Child's name
Hand Washing
Self-Feeding
Dressing
Toileting
Table Setting
Pouring
Cleaning Up
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2
3
4
5
6
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