Two Year Olds

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Communication skills are emphasized with the two-year-olds because of children's focus on language development. Stories and songs take on a greater significance, but are not as important as the dialogue between teacher and child.

Two years is a stage of independence and limit-testing. The proper balance of freedom of activity and decision making and adherence to appropriate limits set by staff is critical to successful development of self-esteem.

Social development is fostered somewhat through small group interaction, but dyadic relationships between children that are assisted by teachers provide the greatest opportunity for development.

Physical development is highlighted by the reinforcement of bipedal movement and expansion into more complex gross and fine motor activities, all of which are promoted by the maintenance of an appropriate environment, equipment and activities.

Toilet use usually occurs during this year. We take a relaxed approach and find that interest in participating with peers combined with positive reinforcement by teachers is a sufficient motivator for most children.

Cognitively, development is focused on language-related activities such as identification, counting, and measurement.

Daily Schedule

All the times listed below are approximate, depending on the emergent needs and interests of the children.

6:45am Free play inside - a variety of activities for free choice.
8:00am Free play outside and inside: climbing structure, swings, sandbox, climbing dome. 1 or 2 additional planned activities which changes daily inside: dramatic play, cars/garages, blocks, puzzles and books.
9:30am Circle Time: Children are together in a group for story time singing, flannel boards, or sharing.
10:00am Diapers/toilet: Children have diapers changed or use the toilet.
10:30am Children have opportunity to choose from indoor and outdoor activities.
11:30am Lunch time
12:00pm Nap Time: Children move to their mats after lunch. They also have diaper changing, handwashing and use the toilet.
1:30pm Children usually start waking up from their naps. Diaper changes and using the toilet occur at this time. Free play outside and inside.
3:00pm Teacher and child initiated free choice activities.
3:30pm Circle Time: Children are together in a group for story time, singing, flannel boards or sharing.
4:00pm Teacher and child initiated free choice activities.
4:45pm Outside clean up with the children helping teachers, inside activities to facilitate calming and readiness to go home. Diaper changes and using the toilet occur at this time.
5:30pm Closing

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Communication skills are emphasized with the two-year-olds because of children's focus on language development. Stories and songs take on a greater significance, but are not as important as the dialogue between teacher and child.

Two years is a stage of independence and limit-testing. The proper balance of freedom of activity and decision making and adherence to appropriate limits set by staff is critical to successful development of self-esteem.

Social development is fostered somewhat through small group interaction, but dyadic relationships between children that are assisted by teachers provide the greatest opportunity for development.

Physical development is highlighted by the reinforcement of bipedal movement and expansion into more complex gross and fine motor activities, all of which are promoted by the maintenance of an appropriate environment, equipment and activities.

Toilet use usually occurs during this year. We take a relaxed approach and find that interest in participating with peers combined with positive reinforcement by teachers is a sufficient motivator for most children.

Cognitively, development is focused on language-related activities such as identification, counting, and measurement.

Daily Schedule

All the times listed below are approximate, depending on the emergent needs and interests of the children.

6:45am Free play inside - a variety of activities for free choice.
8:00am Free play outside and inside: climbing structure, swings, sandbox, climbing dome. 1 or 2 additional planned activities which changes daily inside: dramatic play, cars/garages, blocks, puzzles and books.
9:30am Circle Time: Children are together in a group for story time singing, flannel boards, or sharing.
10:00am Diapers/toilet: Children have diapers changed or use the toilet.
10:30am Children have opportunity to choose from indoor and outdoor activities.
11:30am Lunch time
12:00pm Nap Time: Children move to their mats after lunch. They also have diaper changing, handwashing and use the toilet.
1:30pm Children usually start waking up from their naps. Diaper changes and using the toilet occur at this time. Free play outside and inside.
3:00pm Teacher and child initiated free choice activities.
3:30pm Circle Time: Children are together in a group for story time, singing, flannel boards or sharing.
4:00pm Teacher and child initiated free choice activities.
4:45pm Outside clean up with the children helping teachers, inside activities to facilitate calming and readiness to go home. Diaper changes and using the toilet occur at this time.
5:30pm Closing