You have a curriculum for infants? Really?
The answer is a resounding YES! Your child’s brain will double in size during her first year. When there is so much brain development going on in a child’s first year of life, it’s very important to make sure she’s stimulated and motivated to learn!
How do we do it?
Our infant teachers are specially trained in the best ways to help foster development through fun, interactive activities. When you visit the Celebree School of Dallas Arts District, you’ll see weekly class plans posted at the entrance of each classroom, including infants!
This week, the children are learning Language Builder words. Teachers post photos of student activities at eye level (very near the floor for our littlest learners) and encourage the children to recognize themselves and their peers. Teachers talk about the pictures, helping infants recall the day’s events and build early language and memory skills.
In addition to developing language and memory, this activity helps build a sense of belonging and supports early self-recognition.
No part of this seemingly simple activity is accidental. It is just one of the many modules in the Creative Curriculum’s infant lesson program. The Creative Curriculum, which was first developed in 1978 by Diane Trister Dodge, is specially designed to educate children ages six weeks to eight years. The child-led, play-based program presents children with developmentally appropriate opportunities to explore and learn in the context of a community where children are safe and valued, where their physical needs are met, and where they feel psychologically secure.
