18 months- 2.5 years
Toddlers is such a wonderful age! It's a time when our kids are developing more of a sense of who they are. Finding a place in this big world for themselves by asserting their independence. Toddlers are developing vocabulary while testing their boundaries, still very dependent on the safety we as adults give them. It is very important to be consistent at this time of their lives as it enables them to feel safe to take the risks necessary for their development.
Physical Development - They stand on tip toes. They throw balls and kick them forward. They walk, run, climb, walk up and down stairs alone and dig. They jump with two feet together. They feel discomfort with wet or soiled diapers. They start to show an interest in toilet training. They take things apart and put them back together. They like to screw and unscrew lids. Children are generally more active than at any other point in their lives. We know .... we chase them!
Social and Emotional Development - They try to assert themselves by saying "No." They like to imitate the behavior of adults and others. They want to help with classroom tasks. They begin to play simple pretend games. Their fantasy play is very short and simple. It usually does not involve others. They sometimes do the opposite of what is asked. They are generally very self-centered and sharing is still difficult. They enjoy playing near other children. They refuse to help.
Intellectual Development - They express their feelings and wishes. They follow simple directions. They still have a very limited attention span. They use three or more words in combination. They can memorize short rhymes. They use objects to represent other objects. They can join in simple songs. They have trouble making choices, but they want to make choices. They begin to think about doing something before doing it.
We provide a safe and experience filled environment that enables these wonderful kids to learn.
Teachers: Miss Taylor & Miss Nicole
Physical Development - They stand on tip toes. They throw balls and kick them forward. They walk, run, climb, walk up and down stairs alone and dig. They jump with two feet together. They feel discomfort with wet or soiled diapers. They start to show an interest in toilet training. They take things apart and put them back together. They like to screw and unscrew lids. Children are generally more active than at any other point in their lives. We know .... we chase them!
Social and Emotional Development - They try to assert themselves by saying "No." They like to imitate the behavior of adults and others. They want to help with classroom tasks. They begin to play simple pretend games. Their fantasy play is very short and simple. It usually does not involve others. They sometimes do the opposite of what is asked. They are generally very self-centered and sharing is still difficult. They enjoy playing near other children. They refuse to help.
Intellectual Development - They express their feelings and wishes. They follow simple directions. They still have a very limited attention span. They use three or more words in combination. They can memorize short rhymes. They use objects to represent other objects. They can join in simple songs. They have trouble making choices, but they want to make choices. They begin to think about doing something before doing it.
We provide a safe and experience filled environment that enables these wonderful kids to learn.
Teachers: Miss Taylor & Miss Nicole
