These children are cared for in three groups of ten children with a teacher and teacher's aide.
The Young Toddler's/Toddler Room:
This is an exciting stage of development for your child. Our classroom is set up in "learning centers", appropriately designed for children 15 months to 24 months.
We plan accordingly to Developmentally Appropriate Practices which is based on knowledge of how children develop and learn. Toy shelves in out room are open and accessible and toys and materials will be stored in the same place each day, so the children can find their favorites.
The children will be encouraged to participate in meaningful responsibilities such as picking up the toys. As they explore in a social world often conflicts can occur. The most basic is about what is maine and what is yours. We are prepared to handle conflicts as they learn to defend themselves, share and cooperate with others.
Our program provides a variety of structured activities and free time for your child. Exploratory activities such as sensory play, painting and play dough are offered daily. The Young Toddler's are given appropriate art materials such as large crayons, water colors, markers and large paper to work with. We do several large group art experiences.
Other planned activities will include puzzles, blocks, shape sorters, shaving cream and many other different table toys. Music, story time and games are also planned into our daily routines.
The Two's Room:
Our program provides activities that are developed for your child's age. Songs, dancing, story time, dress-up are just a few of our daily activities.
Art activities will be open-ended: example: water painting, finger painting and gluing different materials. Every child will be given time to express their own feelings while working on their art work. Projects may have no beginning or end time because each child will choose their participation.
Outdoor activities will include walks, sand table, water table (weather permitting) and riding toys. We use the physical fitness room during inclement weather.
Themes will be based on the seasons and celebrations. Many activities for the year will include colors, shapes, science, weather, animals, stories and songs that will all blend together. Seasonal celebrations will be kept simple.
Because the Two's group is a time of transition from the Toddlers, we will be posting a daily report that will have remarks about your child's lunch and nap pattern of the day.
The Following Is Our Young Toddler/Toddler Daily Flexible Schedule:
6:30 - 8:30 Children Arrive/Supervised Free Play
8:30 - 9:30 Breakfast, Diapering/Potty Time (Young Toddlers - Buggy Ride*)
9:30 - 10:00 Art Activity/Cooking/Group Activities
10:00 - 10:30 Gym Time/Group Time (Toddlers - Buggy Ride*)
10:30 - 11:00 Singing with Friends/Outside Play*
11:00 - 11:30 Diapering/Potty Time/Story Time
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch/Prepare for Nap
12:15 - 2:30 Nap Time
2:30 - 3:00 Diapering/Potty Time
3:00 - 3:30 Snack Time
3:30 - 4:30 Outside Play*/Coloring/Small Motor Activities
4:30 - 6:00 Diapering/Potty Time/Story Time/Supervised Free Play as Children Depart
The Following Is Our Two's Daily Flexible Schedule:
6:30 - 8:30 Children arrive with supervised free play
8:30 - 9:00 Breakfast and Book Time
9:00 - 9:20 Potty Time/Diapering
9:20 - 9:40 Songs, finger plays, flannel board and motor activities
9:40 - 10:10 Art activities and Constructive Sensory Play
10:10 - 10:30 Gym Time
10:30 - 10:40 Small Snack
10:40 - 11:10 Outdoor Activities*/Neighborhood Walks
11:10 - 11:30 Potty Time/Diapering/Story Time, Prepare for Lunch
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch and Nap preparation
12:15 - 2:30 Nap Time
2:30 - 3:00 Potty Time/Diapering
3:00 - 3:30 Snack Time
3:30 - 5:00 Outdoor Play* or Group Activities and Stories
5:00 - 6:00 Clean Up, Potty Time/Diapering, Supervised Free Play as Children Depart
updated 9/9/11