Before any part of the toddler program can be achieved, a trust must be established between the teacher and the child. Once this is accomplished the child is eager to learn.

CURRICULUM

Develop Language skills Increase vocabulary from one word to simple three or four word sentences Read stories, sing songs Finger plays, felt board stories Develop sensory awareness Smelling experiences Tasting experiences Feeling and touching experiences Hearing and seeing Learn to recognize color, numbers, and basic shapes (triangle, square, circle) Develop an awareness of things around us Animals Growing things (trees, flowers, seeds) Cars, trucks, planes, trains, etc. Awareness of special holidays

 

Physical Development

Large muscle Rhythmic activities to music Outdoor activity--use of playground equipment Riding toys Walks Small muscle Use of pencils, paint, glue, and crayons Table toys and puzzles Toilet training Parent and teacher agree about timing Start child when he/she shows the prior signs (age important) Continued dry diaper (beginning of muscle control) See bathroom as positive experience

Social and Emotional Development

Learn to listen Follow simple one-step directions Sit still for 5 to 10 minutes Solve basic problems Through adult role modeling Use positive statements rather than negative Being timed out for a few minutes Become independent Learn to manage clothes Keep shoes and clothes on Dress with help (underwear and jackets) Learn to feed themselves Learn to share

 

Moving up to next classroom

When a child has developed certain skills he/she is moved to the next classroom. These skills are: Complete toilet training Put together a basic puzzle Manage some clothes Attend to task for 5 to 10 minutes Follow one-step instructions Use pencils, paints, crayons and glue