SHINING A LIGHT
ON ALL THINGS
early childhood education
To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.
- Maria Montessori
WHAT WE DO
INFANT ROOM
12 WEEKS THRU 12 MONTHS
Infant development is a period of rapid physical, cognitive, and social growth, where babies move from involuntary reflexes to coordinated movements, develop language and thinking skills, and form social bonds with caregivers. Key milestones include:
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Physical achievements - Holding head | Sitting | Crawling | Walking
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Cognitive developments - tracking objects | recognizing voices | learning to communicate their needs.
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Language & Literacy - Communicated needs | Cooing + Babbling | Begin to understand simple words.
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Social Emotional Development - Attachment | Trust | Emotional expression
"A new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of
possibilities".
- EDAJ LESHAN
TODDLER ROOM
12 MONTHS THRU 24 MONTHS
Toddler development involves growth in four main areas: motor, cognitive, language, and social/emotional skills. Key milestones include:
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Motor development - Walking | running | Picking up small objects | Learning to put on and take off simple clothes | Developing fine motor skills.
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Cognitive development - Exploring new objects and people | Finding hidden object | Following simple commands | Starting pretend play.
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Language and communication - Using 2-3 word sentences | Understanding and following simple instructions | Naming pictures of animals and objects | Answering to their name.
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Social and emotional development -Demonstrating more independenc | Imitating adults and other children | Experiencing temper tantrums, which are common | Having difficulty with sharing and waiting | Developing early empathy by copying others' activities.
"The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn".
- Maria Montessori
PRESCHOOL ROOM
24 MONTHS THRU 5 YEARS OLD
Preschool child development involves significant progress in social, emotional, cognitive, and physical areas. Children learn:
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Social and Emotional - Cooperation and conflict resolution | Understanding feelings | Imaginary play | Empathy | Boundary testing
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Cognitive development - Problem-solving | Language and literacy | Executive functions & curiosity.
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Physical development - Gross motor skills | Fine motor skills | Fine motor skills | Self-care
"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really
the work of childhood".
- Fred Rogers
