Montessori Infants - Certification Course

Explore the principles of the Montessori Method tailored for infants. Create a nurturing environment that promotes independence and natural learning.

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Course curriculum

1. A Foundation for Lifelong Learning
1. Section 1: Summary
2. Montessori Philosophy for Infants
3. Sensitive Periods in the First Year
4. Role of the Infant Guide (Caregiver)
5. The Prepared Environment
6. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 2: Summary
2. Techniques for Observation
3. Identifying Developmental Milestones
4. Recognizing Readiness for New Activities
5. Adapting to Individual Temperaments
6. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 3: Summary
2. Understanding Cognitive Development in Infants
3. The Treasure Basket Activity
4. Object Permanence Activities
5. Matching and Sorting Activities
6. Activities for Cause and Effect
7. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 4: Summary
2. Understanding Motor Development
3. Encouraging Rolling, Crawling, and Sitting
4. Grasping and Reaching Activities
5. Transferring and Pouring
6. Introduction to "In" and "Out" Concepts
7. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 5: Summary
2. Understanding Sensory Development in Infants
3. Tactile Exploration Activities
4. Auditory Awareness Activities
5. Visual Stimulation and Tracking
6. Integrating Sensory Experiences Outdoors
7. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 6: Summary
2. Understanding Language Development
3. Naming and Vocabulary Building
4. Songs, Rhymes, and Imitation
5. Reading and Storytelling
6. Language in Everyday Routines
7. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 7: Summary
2. Understanding Emotional Development
3. Forming Secure Attachments
4. Social Development Through Peer Interaction
5. Respectful Conflict and Emotion Modeling
6. Creating a Nurturing Emotional Environment
7. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 8: Summary
2. Introduction to Practical Life in Infancy
3. Activities for Care of Self
4. Activities for Care of Environment
5. Activities for Grace and Courtesy
6. Practical Life as a Routine, Not a Lesson
7. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 9: Summary
2. Core Principles of a Prepared Environment
3. Key Features of the Infant Environment
4. Specialized Areas Within the Environment
5. Outdoor Montessori Environment for Infants
6. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 10: Summary
2. Importance of Observation in Montessori
3. What to Observe in Infants
4. Techniques for Effective Observation
5. Principles of Record Keeping
6. Using Observations to Guide Practice
7. Checklist for Implementation
1. Section 11: Summary
2. Montessori Philosophy on Parent Partnerships
3. Principles of Effective Parent Communication
4. Daily Communication Strategies
5. Conferences and Formal Meetings
6. Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusion
7. Checklist for Implementation
1. Final Test

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Montessori Infants - Certification Course

Course curriculum

Introduction to Montessori for Infants

Section 1: Introduction to Montessori for Infants

Section 2: Observing and Responding to Infant Needs

Section 3: Cognitive Activities for Infants

Section 4: Motor Development in Infancy

Section 5: Sensory Exploration and Integration

Section 6: Language Development in Infancy

Section 7: Emotional and Social Development in Infants

Section 8: Practical Life for Infants

Section 9: Preparing the Infant Montessori Environment

Section 10: Observation and Record Keeping for Infants

Section 11: Working with Families and Parent Communication

Final Test

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