The Curriculum for Children Aged 12 Months to 18 Months

  • Provide various experiences for children’s senses, including touch, smell, sight, and hearing.
  • Use toys and objects made of natural materials to encourage exploration and sensory experiences.
  • Create an interesting and diverse environment with activities such as jumping, throwing balls, art, and playing with water.
  • Create a safe and organized environment for children to engage in daily activities such as eating, dressing, and sleeping.
  • Provide tools and utensils suitable for the child’s size so they can perform self-care activities like holding a spoon, cup, and simple dressing.
  • Encourage independence by allowing children to participate in daily activities, from choosing toys to dressing themselves.
  • Expose children to language through talking, singing, and reading books daily.
  • Use simple words and short stories to help children understand and respond to language.
  • Encourage interaction by asking and answering questions, expressing emotions, and stimulating curiosity.
  • Introduce basic concepts of counting and quantity relationships through activities such as counting objects, comparing sizes, and arranging shapes.
  • Use educational toys such as building blocks, counting sets, or number boards to familiarize children with basic mathematical concepts.
  • Encourage interest and exploration through interactive activities and educational games.
  • Introduce children to cultural elements through the use of books, music, and images from various cultures.
  • Organize activities such as cooking, drawing, and listening to music from different countries and cultures to give children the opportunity to become familiar with various cultures from an early age.
  • Encourage curiosity and understanding of the world by introducing diverse experiences and activities from many different cultures.

Sample Schedule for Children Aged 12 Months to 18 Months

07:15 – 08:00 Pick up children / morning exercise
08:00 – 08:45 Breakfast
08:45 – 09:00 Circle time
09:00 – 10:45 Snack + Montessori activities
10:45 – 11:30 Lunch + clothes changing
11:30 – 14:30 Nap time + hygiene after waking up
14:30 – 15:00 Soft skills
15:00 – 15:30 Afternoon snack
15:30 – 16:15 Montessori activities
16:15 – 16:30 Thematic Activities
16:15 – 16:30 Free play and dismissal