| Toddler Program - Ages One to Two The Cub Room |
| Classroom Schedule 7:00 - 8:30 Breakfast for early arrivals 8:30 - 9:00 Free play, table top toys, books 9:00 - 9:30 Teacher-directed activities or project time 9:30 - 10:00 "Cracker Party" - circle time, and snack, songs, fingerplays 10:00 Morning nappers down to sleep 10:00 - 11:30 Outdoor play, free play, outings, and projects for older toddlers 11:30 Lunch for mid-day nappers 12:00 Lunch for morning nappers 12:30 Mid-day nappers down to sleep 1:00 - 2:00 Outdoor play for morning nappers 2:30 Second nap for morning nappers 2:30 - 3:15 Free play for older children 3:00 - 3:15 Afternoon snack 4:00 - 4:30 Teacher-directed activities or project time 4:30 - 5:00 Free play, outdoor play 5:00 - 5:15 Circle Time 5:15 - 6:00 Clean up, stories, puzzles, quiet play |
| As babies become more physically mobile, their environment needs to accommodate their growing physical and cognitive abilities. Our toddler program provides age-appropriate, varied, and fun experiences and projects. Daily activities are planned so that children learn to function with more structure and direction, yet can still explore and play independently. We continue a model of Primary caregiving for our toddlers. Parents are kept informed through use of a daily log to foster communication. Care is given to introduce language using books and flannel boards. Children are introduced to art, music, puzzles, dramatic play, circle time, and large motor development while outside in a self-contained playground. Gradual independence and self-confidence are encouraged as children learn to communicate their needs successfully to adults either verbally or through the use of baby signing. Encouraging self-expression and cooperation are both important goals. We provide a loving and stimulating environment which encourages a child's intellectual curiosity and self-esteem. Our toddler program has a one to four child/teacher ratio with a maximum enrollment of sixteen children. Teachers prepare a "hot lunch" once a week for interested participants as a fund raiser for the toddler classroom. |
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