Communication and expression really begin to grow and develop at this stage. Here we use art, music, sensory and cognitive experiences inside and outside the classroom.
We balance the day with small group activities and opportunities for children to explore and make choices on their own. Theme-based activity planning ensures a well rounded curriculum to help toddlers grow and develop. The toddler program focuses on play in key interest areas that encourage language, social and cognitive development as well as motor skill development.
Caregivers will be on the floor interacting with toddlers to extend their play, encouraging the use of new words and building social skills. More challenging activities and materials will be introduced throughout the toddler years to encourage development. Parents will enjoy having daily communication with teachers working with their toddlers as well as a written care sheet outlining meals, naps and diaper changes or toilet training progress and other key information.
Curriculum
Social / Emotional Skills
- Toddlers will begin to show empathy and be cooperative.
- Toddlers will show lengthening attention to tasks and show patience.
- Toddlers will play with peers.
- Toddlers will play simple games and follow simple directions.
Motor Skills
- Toddlers will learn to run, hop, jump, and use stairs.
- Toddlers will learn to roll, throw and catch a small ball.
- Toddlers will paint, tear paper, and further develop fine motor skills.
- Toddlers will lace beads and cards and learn to complete tray puzzles.
Cognitive Skills
- Toddlers use their curiosity to explore new things.
- Toddlers imitate actions they see others do.
- Toddlers will name some body parts and other common objects.
- Toddlers begin to use everyday objects to represent other items.
- Toddlers learn to group like objects together and can identify differences.
Language Skills
- Toddlers will learn to use simple sentences to convey needs / simple ideas.
- Toddlers will repeat their name and gender and those of others.
- Toddlers will listen to stories and participate in singing familiar songs / rhymes.
- Toddlers will develop the use of appropriate tone and take turns in conversation.
