Our Infant Community welcomes around twenty (maximum) walking-age children. In this class, there is one educator for every seven children. The use of practical life objects, such as dishes, brooms, and washboards, designed to fit the child’s size helps guide them toward necessary and desired independence. Toilet training is introduced when the child shows interest, in agreement with the family.
This is also the stage where children refine their dexterity by handling small objects, painting, and drawing. Language development is fundamental: children learn new vocabulary and, in our school setting, are exposed to multiple foreign languages.
The older children (those ready for TPS – very early preschool) start working with sandpaper letters to play with sounds and use sophisticated sensory materials (such as the pink tower and Seguin boards) to understand size relationships.
Additionally, psychomotor activities are offered several times a week using specialized equipment (Pickler and others).
Snack time
During the morning, children can help themselves to fruit salad prepared by the educator or, when possible, prepare it themselves (e.g., bananas, strawberries).
Routine
Outside of work periods, the key moments of the day include:
- Outdoor playtime at 11 AM
- Lunch at 12 PM
- Nap time from 1 PM to 3 PM at the latest
During these times, the children from the Community join the younger preschoolers who still require a nap.
Painting easel available
Nap time