Two-year-old program
Two is a big year. The period from 24 to 36 months is filled with exploration, questioning, discovery and determination to find meaning in events, objects and words. Toddlers are entering a new phase of mental activity through their experimentation with objects, language, and social interactions. Our two-year-old program responds to their growing energy and curiosity with fun learning activities and creative playtime’s that encourage exploration while introducing structure and an established routine. Goals:
- To be loved and accepted for themselves
- Learn to play together (share)
- Begin to develop an attention span
- Develop a love for books
- Develop a love for music and movement
- Name primary colors
- Identify shapes and colors
- Count 1-10
- Begin to group 1 to 5 objects
- Follow age appropriate directions
- Experiment with different art objects
- Speak in sentences
Activities:
- Listen to stories (books, Bible stories)
- Music and movement class
- Look at books independently
- Play with blocks and puzzles
- Housekeeping play areas, dress-up
- Art: drawing, coloring, painting, cutting, playdough
- Observe holidays and birthdays
- Sensory table with sand, water, etc.
- Outdoor play