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Our school offers hands-on exploration and social interaction in safe, engaging surroundings to help your 18 month to two year old learn about his or her expanding world. Our Toddler Program supports your child’s eagerness for learning in a fun, creative, engaging environment. This program is best for children who are 18 months to 2 years old by December 1, of the current year.
Expanding Language Skills
Language is starting to blossom as toddlers expand their vocabulary from single into multiple-word phrases. Our teachers continually model language and engage toddlers in conversations. By providing a language-rich environment that encourages your child’s progress towards achievement of two-way communication, your toddler will have the opportunity to:
* Participate in conversations with teachers and peers* Follow one-step directions* Develop an appreciation of books through stories and read alouds* Increase short-term memory and recall* Use writing tools and make purposeful marks such as scribbles on paper
* Participate in conversations with teachers and peers* Follow one-step directions* Develop an appreciation of books through stories and read alouds* Increase short-term memory and recall* Use writing tools and make purposeful marks such as scribbles on paper
Early Math Matters
A toddler classroom is full of math activities from figures for sorting, to shape boxes for matching, to cups to stack by size, to sensory tables to learn comparison of quantity and volume. Our toddler teachers help toddlers to take their first steps towards understanding math by:
* Using “number talk” such as more/less, under / over, inside / outside, full / empty* Counting to two or three during activities such as snack time* Talking about time in daily conversations (“Now…then…last”)* Playing sorting and matching games
* Using “number talk” such as more/less, under / over, inside / outside, full / empty* Counting to two or three during activities such as snack time* Talking about time in daily conversations (“Now…then…last”)* Playing sorting and matching games
Science! Notice, Wonder and Explore
Toddlers have a strong sense of curiosity about how things work and an innate desire to make sense of the world. From stomping in puddles to investigating a sandbox, our teachers nurture and builds on these natural instincts, offering toddlers meaningful learning experiences that continually foster and develop their thinking and skills. Our teachers weave learning into all aspects of a toddler’s day by offering opportunities to:
* Explore multiple solutions during story times* Play with puzzles and busy boxes* Manipulate playdough with tools such as cookie cutters and rolling pins* Experiment with volume through sand, water, and rice play * Formulate “why, what, how?” questions in daily interactions
* Explore multiple solutions during story times* Play with puzzles and busy boxes* Manipulate playdough with tools such as cookie cutters and rolling pins* Experiment with volume through sand, water, and rice play * Formulate “why, what, how?” questions in daily interactions
Art & Creativity are Important
Our teachers encourage creativity and innovation by engaging children in artistic experiences that allow them to explore art with all their senses. Your toddler will have the opportunity to:
* Explore sensory materials – squishy clay, textured sponges, and scented paint* Experiment with and explore colors* Play, shake, and strum instruments from rain sticks to xylophones* Participate in pretend play* Play with puppets
* Explore sensory materials – squishy clay, textured sponges, and scented paint* Experiment with and explore colors* Play, shake, and strum instruments from rain sticks to xylophones* Participate in pretend play* Play with puppets
Way of Being in the World
Our toddler teachers encourage:
* Talking about feelings* Having “show and share” times* Encouraging play between peers* Expressing compassion and empathy in books and daily interactions* Connecting actions (i.e., taking a friend’s toy) to an effect (crying from the friend)
* Talking about feelings* Having “show and share” times* Encouraging play between peers* Expressing compassion and empathy in books and daily interactions* Connecting actions (i.e., taking a friend’s toy) to an effect (crying from the friend)
Learning Health and Wellness
Our toddler teachers enable children to understand how their bodies work, what they need, and how to protect them by helping children:
* Practice small muscle skills like drawing, writing, cutting* Spend time in the natural world* Identify healthy foods and growing vegetables from seed* Practice proper hygiene* Follow simple safety rules
* Practice small muscle skills like drawing, writing, cutting* Spend time in the natural world* Identify healthy foods and growing vegetables from seed* Practice proper hygiene* Follow simple safety rules
Toddler Schedule
Half-Days 8:45 AM – 11:15 AMFull-Day 8:45 AM- 4:00 PM
We offer flexible schedules Monday through Friday
Unique Benefits:
* 1 to 5 teacher-to-student ratio* Toddler playground equipment and ample outdoor space* Toddler designed specific furniture* Safe and caring environment* Teacher communication about diapers/eating/napping