Toddler Curriculum

Toddler Curriculum

Celebrating Over 20 years of dedication in Islamic Montessori Education

1. Practical Life Skills

•          Pouring, spooning, and scooping

•          Dressing frames (buttons, zippers, Velcro)

•          Cleaning up after themselves

•          Washing hands and face

•          Grace and courtesy lessons (e.g., saying "please," "thank you")

Islamic integration: Basic manners (adab), cleanliness (taharah), and taking care of their space as part of Islamic etiquette.

2. Sensorial Development

•          Exploring size, shape, color, and texture

•          Object permanence and matching activities

•          Sound, smell, and tactile discovery tools

Islamic integration: Naming Allah's creation and understanding through sensory awareness the concept of tafakkur (reflection).

3. Language & Communication

•          Phonics with the help of sandpaper letters

•          Vocabulary building through objects and picture cards

•          Simple dua’s and Islamic phrases (e.g., Bismillah, Alhamdulillah)

•          Storytime with Islamic books and rhymes

•          Listening and responding to their names, peers, and teachers

Qur’an introduction: Short surahs (listening and mimicking), recognition of the Arabic alphabet through Montessori-style sandpaper letters and trays.

4. Early Math & Logic

•          Number sense through bead chains, counters and sandpaper numbers(1–5)

•          Basic quantity recognition and sorting

•          Matching and sequencing activities

Islamic integration: Associating numbers with Islamic concepts (e.g., 5 daily prayers, 2 Eids, 7 skies).

5. Islamic Identity & Character Building

•          Daily Islamic circle time: dua recitation, nasheeds, stories of the Prophets

•          Learning the names of Allah (as appropriate)

•          Understanding basic values: honesty, kindness, sharing

•          Participation in Jummah reminders or simple group dhikr

6. Fine & Gross Motor Development

•          Climbing, crawling tunnels, balance activities

•          Large peg puzzles, stacking, threading

•          Outdoor time with nature-based exploration

Islamic integration: Emphasis on amana (trust) in the body and gratitude for movement.

Faith & Routine Integration

•          Begin and end each session with a dua

•          Emphasis on salaam greetings and polite speech

•          Modeling Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) gentle behavior

•          Preparing hearts and routines for structured prayer time in future years

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