I have been very interested in Montessori and other tools as effective learning methods for toddlers.
Through my search on the web, I found some useful links:

watch out:
http://wn.com/Infant_Education__Montessori_home_tools_for_the_1st_year_of_life

There is also the ORFF SCHULWERK, I would get involved somehow. I will be publishing news , soon!

Esra