Small Wonders Program

Our small wonders program is geared for toddlers between the ages of eighteen and thirty six months. Our seasoned teachers are warm, caring and well prepared to interact with the students in this age group.

The primary goal of our program is to create a safe and stimulating environment, which will encourage learning and exploration. Toddlers will be seen laughing, playing, jumping, rolling, singing, playing musical instruments and listening to stories read by their teachers. They will be introduced to age appropriate manipulative and art materials. Socially acceptable behaviors such as sharing, listening, following simple directions and investigating their world and their own creativity will make up a good portion of their day.

Program Overview

Social and Emotional Development

Toddlers will learn to follow simple directions. Positive self-discipline techniques will be introduced. Each child will learn to participate in simple routines and respond to praise.

Language and Communication Development

The child will be encouraged to communicate simple experiences. Teachers will talk with and read to your child. Songs, poems, finger plays, flannel board stories, and the use of books will be introduced. Role play and "pretend" games will be encouraged.

Cognitive Development

Your child will learn about shapes and primary colors. Our program will incorporate themes, which include community helpers, body awareness, the five senses, feelings, cleanliness, manners, seasons, weather, animals and holidays.

Gross Motor Development

Many motor movement activities such as jumping, crawling, rolling, running, walking, waving and climbing will be introduced as well as riding toys and large blocks. Your child will be encouraged to use balls for throwing, rolling and basket games. Teachers will also introduce circle games.

Fine Motor Coordination

Teachers will present large beads for stringing, three and four piece puzzles, pegs and pegboards, and shapes and shape boxes. Each child will be encouraged to use crayons, paintbrushes and finger paints.