Infants Curriculum (0-12 Months)

1. Physical Development

Gross Motor Skills
Tummy time to strengthen neck and back muscles
Rolling over, sitting with support, crawling, standing with assistance
Safe floor play and free movement
Fine Motor Skills
Grasping rattles, holding soft toys, finger play
Reaching for objects, transferring objects hand-to-hand
Introduction to soft blocks and textured toys
2. Language & Communication

Responding to sounds, voices, and music
Babbling, cooing, and imitating simple sounds
Using picture books with bright images
Singing lullabies, rhymes, and finger play songs
Responding to name and simple words like bye-bye, clap, mama
3. Cognitive Development

Tracking objects with eyes
Exploring cause-and-effect toys (e.g., rattles, peek-a-boo)
Object permanence games (hide and seek with toys)
Sorting soft toys by color/shape (basic exposure)
Exploring different textures (fabric, safe sensory materials)
4. Socio-Emotional Development

Secure attachment through cuddles, eye contact, and responsive caregiving
Smiling, laughing, and recognizing familiar faces
Encouraging parallel play with other infants
Mirror play to recognize self-awareness
Simple group routines (greetings, goodbye songs)
5. Creative & Sensory Development

Sensory play: water splashing, sand (supervised), textured mats
Listening to soft music, lullabies, and gentle rhythm instruments
Baby-safe paint handprints, footprint art
Movement activities (gentle rocking, bouncing to music)
Exploring scarves, puppets, and soft dolls for pretend play begins
6. Daily Care & Routines

Feeding, diapering, and rest as per individual needs
Gentle massage and stretching for body awareness
Outdoor time (stroller walks, under shade)
Establishing consistent routines for security and comfort