Toddler Center
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by Denise McCaslin
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Our "Small Wonders" program
is geared for toddlers between the ages of eighteen
and thirty 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 manipulatives 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
Your child learns to follow simple directions. Positive self-discipline techniques will be introduced. Your child  learns to participate in simple routines. Your child will start to respond to praise.
Language and Communication Development
Your child will be encouraged to communicate
simple experiences. Teachers will talk with and read
to your child. Your child will learn songs, poems and
the use of books. Your child will be encouraged to use
role play and "pretend" games.
Cognitive Development
Your child will learn body parts and their
names. Your child's caregiver will introduce your child's
community and the people in the community. Your child
will be introduced to primary colors and shapes. Your
child will begin to learn about seasons, weather, holidays
and monthly themes.
Gross Motor Development
Your child will engage in many motor movement activities such as jumping, crawling, rolling, running,  walking,waving and climbing. Teachers will introduce riding toys and large building blocks. Your child will be encouraged to use large balls for throwing, rolling and basket games.
Fine Motor Coordination
Your child will start to use small drinking
cups and spoons. Teachers will introduce large beads
for stringing. Your child will be encouraged to use
crayons, paint brushes and finger paints. Your child
will explore the use of 3 and 4 piece puzzles, large
pegs into pegboards, and shapes into shape boxes. |
