Toddler Program (18 months to 3 years of age)
The toddler program offers very young children a unique environment that encourages self-development in a tender atmosphere of special
understanding, respect, and support. It is unique in that it provides a very specific structure which fulfills the social, physical,
emotional, and psychological needs of each child. Building the child's self esteem is the ultimate goal and this is accomplished
through repeated successes with each activity in the program.
Classroom:
In the Toddler classroom there is space for movement, space for individual work and space for group activities. Everything in the
environment is proportionate to the child's size and is designed to be safe and aesthetically pleasing for children. The toddler
classroom is simpler and slower paced than the Primary (3 to 6 years of age) room.
Practical Life:
This area is particularly emphasized as the activities in this area give children the chance to develop skills to care for
themselves and their environment in the following areas: control of movement, and grace and courtesy. Practical life activities
are simple and can be accomplished by each child.
Song & Dance: through song and dance and freedom of choice, the toddlers have access to a variety of large muscle activities that
offer them opportunities to jump, climb, balance, crawl, or skip.
Song and Dance:
Through song and dance and freedom of choice, the toddlers have access to a variety of large muscle activities that offer them
opportunities to jump, climb, balance, crawl, or skip.
Work Period:
Children may choose activities from the various areas of the classroom that include art, sensorial, language, puzzles, math/science,
practical life and manipulative. Within the classroom there is also the availability of books, water play and sand play. Gross motor
equipment is also available to help develop the large muscles.
Toileting:
Since self-care and toilet learning are an integral part of our curriculum, each child is offered the opportunity to use the potty
or a toddler-size toilet every day. The children are encouraged to be active participants in diapering and toileting. Diapering in
the Toddler class is done standing up so that they can fully take part in their own care.
Outdoor Play:
The toddlers have their own play area specifically designed for toddlers. We do not share this area with the older children.
A large play structure, slide, sand box, a climbing hill and swings are available.