Toddler Room

Post date: Oct 13, 2009 7:58:48 AM

Toddlers will be offered a variety of toys in each area of the classroom. Materials will be rotated often to keep them interested. There are books, puzzles, blocks, dolls, climbing and riding toys and more that are available for the toddlers to play with freely. There are sensory and art materials offered throughout the day to be closely monitored. We go outside everyday- weather permitting. We have short story and song times one to three times a day, depending on their interest. Our infant/ toddler program incorporates Smarties’ philosophy and goals with the development of a strong infant attachment, infant communication and toddler language skills, social, physical and mental growth. Our goals are based on their individual needs to help them:

Trust the world is safe and their individual needs will be met quickly.

Learn about themselves, their feelings, and others.

Learn about moving and doing-to develop gross motor (large muscle), fine motor (small muscle), coordinate hand and eye movements, and develop self-help skills as they are able.

Learn about communicating-to express their needs and thoughts, and to respond to verbal and non-verbal communication.

Acquire thinking skills –to understand basic concepts and develop strategies for solving problems.

When a child reaches about 24 months or sooner if they show interest, we will include them in some transitional room activities.