INFANTS:
Our
Infant Program revolves around the infant, and care is individualized as
much as possible.
The
primary goals of this program are happy, comfortable babies who are
allowed to learn, play and interact with others as they proceed through
the day on their own particular schedules.
Infant
Stimulation Activities
(could
include)
| Sensory
Skills
|
nEncourage
baby to touch, taste, see, smell, hear - to become
aware of his/her constantly changing environment.
|
| Visual/Auditory
Skills
|
nPlay
with mirrors, colors, rattles, listen to music, play rhythm instruments.
|
| Gross
Motor Skills
|
nPractice
rolling, sitting, crawling, standing; work
on foam ramps, bolsters, foam
blocks. Activity outdoors or a walk.
|
| Fine
Motor Skills
|
nPractice
reaching and grasping, play with
manipulative toys.
|
| Cognitive
Skills |
nTalk
to baby, read to baby, encourage exploration of
surroundings.
|
12
Months to 18 Months
(In
addition to the aforementioned)
| Group
Activities
|
nExercising,
songs, fingerplays, puppets, rhymes,
story, musical instruments.
|
| Project
Time |
nArt,
nature, science, water and
sand.
|
| Music |
nSongs,
rhythm instruments, movement with scarves
|
| Free
Play |
nWith
manipulatives, puzzles, and foam blocks
|
|
