Enhance their cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills.
- At this age, children are meeting new challenges as fast as they come. Crawling, walking and eventually running are levels they accomplish in what seems like a blink of an eye.
- Art -Blocks/Construction
- Books/Quiet Area -Dramatic Play
- Fine Motor/Manipulatives
- Science/Sensory Table
- Develops receptive language
- Develops expressive language
- Participates in conversations
- Enjoys books and being show an awareness of pictures and print
- Sustains attention
- Understands how objects can be used
- Shows a beginning understanding of cause and effect
- Shows a beginning understanding that things can be grouped
- Engages in pretend play
- Trusts are known, caring adults
- Regulates own behavior
- Manages own feelings
- Responds to others’ feelings with growing empathy
- Plays with other children
- Learns to be a member of a group
- Uses personal care skills
- Demonstrates basic gross motor skills
- Demonstrates basic fine motor skills
Music, stories, outdoor play, and learning simplicities envelop much of the day. Our caregivers are dedicated in helping each child develop these skills through a trusting and loving relationship.
A parental daily report is given to update each family on meal times, nap times, toilet training and all activities accomplished each day.
Classroom is set up with the following centers to allow for independent exploration and play:
| Area | Goals and Objectives |
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| Language Development – Learn about communicating |
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| Cognitive Development – Learn about the world |
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| Social/Emotional Development – Learn about self and others |
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| Physical Development – Learn about moving |
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