Missouri Individualized Curriculum
The curriculum for infants aged 6 months to 1 year is designed to promote holistic development across five key domains: physical, social and emotional, cognitive, language and literacy, and approaches to learning. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing secure attachments through responsive caregiving and meaningful interactions, while also facilitating physical growth through activities that enhance gross and fine motor skills. Cognitive development is encouraged through sensory experiences and exploration, alongside language growth through reading and engaging communication. Additionally, the curriculum fosters a love of learning and independence, empowering infants to actively engage with their environment and develop critical skills that lay the foundation for future success.
The curriculum for toddlers aged 1 to 3 is designed to promote holistic development across several key domains: language, cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and approaches to learning. It includes interactive experiences that enhance language skills through conversation, reading, and music, while fostering cognitive growth through hands-on activities like puzzles and sensory play. Physical development is supported by opportunities for movement and fine motor skill practice, encouraging independence in self-help tasks. Social and emotional skills are cultivated through cooperative play, helping children navigate interactions and express their feelings. Overall, the curriculum emphasizes exploration and discovery, fostering a love for learning in a nurturing environment.
The preschool curriculum offers a comprehensive framework designed to support the holistic development of young learners across several key domains, including language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, fine and gross motor skills, and creative arts. It promotes language acquisition through interactive storytelling and phonemic awareness activities, while foundational math concepts like counting, shapes, and simple operations are integrated into playful learning experiences. Science exploration encourages observation and inquiry, fostering a curiosity about the natural world. Social studies components help children understand their roles in the community and promote social skills and respect for diversity. Additionally, the curriculum emphasizes physical development through engaging motor skills activities and nurtures creativity through art, music, and drama, providing an enriching environment that caters to the diverse needs and interests of preschool-aged children.