L.E.A.P.® Curriculum
for Infants
Our proprietary L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) Curriculum for Infants includes Sign Language and other developmentally appropriate lessons taught by our loving Infant caregivers.
Together these programs, along with enrichment programs that are offered at no additional charge, provide a well-rounded education—one that’s developed to meet national standards and proven to get children on the path to a bright future.
My son has been enrolled at TLE since he was 4 months old and has loved every minute of his experience here. The staff is so friendly & makes me feel as a parent that my son is safe and cared for! The school is so bright, fun, and clean too! The meals they provide are healthy! My son loves going to school every day and seeing him so happy there is the best feeling! 😊
Our approach to Infant development (6 weeks to 1 year old)
During infancy, children develop motor skills, experience tummy time, explore and learn through interaction with their teachers. Our caregivers for Infants use this opportunity to work on stretches, leg movements, and ensuring the children are practicing hand-eye coordination in order to prepare themselves for the next stages of early childhood development.
As they reach late infancy, our caregivers work with children to develop those core muscles. They’re learning to crawl, express their emotions, and move their legs and arms. Cognitively, they are learning to identify and recognize family members and caregivers as they walk into the room. They’re even learning to produce those first adorable babbling sounds we love to hear.
What our curriculum for Infants includes
Our Infant curriculum starts with regular playtime including tummy time and open-ended exploration, sensory stimulation, as well as nap, diapering routines, and feeding times that are tailored to each infant’s needs.
INFANTS WILL EXPERIENCE:
- Introduction to sign language with Gibby Gibbon® to develop communication skills
- Activities that encourage exploration and sensory stimulation
- Interactive songs and music
Our programs for Infants
Sign Language
In this program, Infants begin to learn early sign language to communicate their needs—including how to ask for “more” or sign that they are “all done”—to their caregivers in their classroom, and with their parents at home. This is important because it enables children to express their wants and needs resulting in less frustration!
Our programs for Infants
6:30–8:30 Early Arrival
Greeting families.
6:30–8:30 Breakfast with Flexi Flamingo
(According to the Infant’s needs.)
6:30–8:30 Diapering
(Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/exceeds state requirements needed.)
8:00–8:30 Morning snack with Flexi Flamingo
(According to the Infant’s needs.)
8:30–9:00 LEAP Curriculum
Infant-Caregiver facilitated play using learning areas, including tummy time.
8:30–9:00 Diapering
(Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/exceeds state requirements needed.)
9:00–9:45 Communication, Language and Literacy with Phoebe Phonics
Singing, listening and attention games, sharing stories, songs and rhymes. Sign Language with Gibby Gibbon (Introduce sign.)
9:45–10:15 Physical Fitness and Wellbeing with Flexi Flamingo
Outdoor exploration. Engaging in physical exercise and routines, discussing healthy bodies and nutrition.
10:15–10:30 Diapering/Handwashing
(Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/ exceeds state requirements needed.)
10:30–10:45 Morning snack with Flexi Flamingo.
(According to the Infant’s needs.)
10:45–11:45 LEAP Curriculum
Infant-Caregiver facilitated play using learning areas, including tummy time.
11:45–1:00 Lunch with Flexi Flamingo
(According to the Infant’s needs.)
1:00–2:00 Diapering/Handwashing
(Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/ exceeds state requirements needed.)
1:00–2:00 Nap time
(As needed).
2:00–2:30 Physical Fitness and Wellbeing with Flexi Flamingo
Outdoor exploration. Engaging in physical exercise and routines, discussing healthy bodies and nutrition.
2:30–2:45 Afternoon snack with Flexi Flamingo
(According to the Infant’s needs.)
2:45–4:30 LEAP Curriculum
Infant-Caregiver facilitated play using and learning areas: Enrichment (1x week.)
2:45–4:30 Diapering
(Minimum every 2 hours and as and when needed. Ensure meets/exceeds state requirements needed.)
4:30–5:30 Communication, Language and Literacy with Phoebe Phonics
Singing, listening and Attention games, sharing stories, songs and rhymes. Sign Language with Gibby Gibbon.
5:30–6:30 LEAP Curriculum and Greeting Families
Infant-Caregiver facilitated play using learning areas.
Our year-end milestones
Every day will be a fun new adventure at The Learning Experience® for your little one, and while our lessons and curriculum prepare them to meet important goals, we want to ensure they are developing at the right pace.
A snapshot of several of the many milestones your Infant should reach this year:
- Develop motor skills from crawling to standing to walking, as developmentally appropriate
- Engage in social interactions
- Recognize familiar people such as caregivers and teachers
- Recognize familiar words when spoken
- Self-feed
- Babble and mimic speech
Enrichment Programs for Infants
Our enrichment programs are an extension of the curriculum, providing in-depth, hands-on learning experiences to our little learners enabling them to develop mastery in a fun and engaging manner. At no additional cost, our enrichment curriculum provides a home-to-school connection for all children with specifically chosen kits to take home following each session, allowing the continuation of the child’s passion outside of the classroom.
Little Musicians
Our Little Musicians Enrichment Program provides age-appropriate kits for our little learners to use to explore instruments, beats, and songs. They will use their creative expression, interact with their peers, and ultimately build confidence as they learn emotional regulation and strengthen their cognitive language abilities. Parents will have the opportunity to join in a family showcase at the end of the program to support home learning.
Little Engineers
Our Little Engineers enrichment program provides age-appropriate kits for our little learners to use to participate in problem-solving activities that encourage creativity, perseverance, and real-life application skills. Children will work through challenges and tasks individually, in pairs, or as a team, leading to the strengthening of relationships and social-emotional regulation. Parents will have the opportunity to join in a family showcase at the end of the program to support home learning.
Little Goal Getters
Our Little Goal Getters Enrichment Program provides age-appropriate kits for our little learners to use to engage in the foundational concepts of sports. Children will increase their gross and fine motor skills by learning to throw, catch, kick, balance, and much more. Older children will learn the fundamentals of basketball and soccer.
Little Goal Getters
Infant Kit:
The Infant enrichment kit is specifically designed to meet age-appropriate developmental milestones, supporting the development of their gross and fine motor skills of each child. This enables children to engage in learning to throw, catch, kick, balance, and much more. All these items go home at the end of the 10-week program continuing their learning!