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Toddlers
Young Toddlers
(15 months to 2 years) - The most important thing for a
young toddler is to feel safe and secure in their
environment. Although the classroom is filled with toys
and soft climbing structures, a teacher who can offer
nurturance is the most valued aspect of their world.
Because the young toddlers are very egocentric at this
age, activities are geared less around group time. More
time will be allotted for free play and individual
attention.
Older Toddlers (2 to 3 years)
- As
toddlers become two, the world is theirs. Children begin
to socialize more, and enjoy being part of a group.
Teachers recognize that two year old wants to try
everything themselves. With this age group, the children
are able to work on many new skills. These include
dressing and undressing, improving on eating, potty
training, (when the individual child is ready), and all
aspects of self care. Children are able to handle the
routine of the classroom, and begin to make choices for
themselves. This is a time of exploration.
A
typical day in the life of our toddlers is a busy one.
Mornings are filled with the following activities:
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Free Play -
With a
teacher's guidance, we help a
child learn to make independent choices and thereby
gain self-confidence. Each child learns to use
materials appropriately within a structured setting. |
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Arts and Crafts
are included in the daily activities to encourage the expression of each
child’s natural creativity. They involve such
materials as paint, glue, crayons, paper, play dough
and collage. |
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Music and Story Reading
periods provide an environment rich in language.
Songs and stories are chosen which reinforce the
weekly theme. |
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Outdoor Play is
offered daily, allowing children to run about,
swing, climb and ride tricycles. |
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Dance classes are offered each week. Children participate in
creative movement. |
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Music is offered
once each week with our music specialists. Children
are encouraged to sing, dance, and explore rhythm
through the use of instruments. |
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Meals
- The First Path Day Care Center provides two healthy snacks
each day. Children bring their lunch from home. |
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Time - Each
child is assigned a cot to rest on within
their classroom. Parents are asked to bring in a
crib size sheet and a light blanket to keep at
school. |
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