In the toddler class, children start to become independent. We will help them focus on some of the following self-help skills:
1. Feeding themselves with a spoon
2. Washing their own hands
3. Picking up toys after play
4. Putting on their own jacket
5. Potty training (with occasional accidents)
Toddlers will experience some of the following cognitive skills
1. Learning first and last name
2. Using words to express wants
3. Participating in stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays and songs
4. Identifying colors and body parts
5. Counting numbers 1-10
6. Verbally interacting with peers
7. Following two-step directions
8. A B C's and shapes
We will find many ways to stimulate vocabulary skills. Some of the physical activities toddlers will do include running, hopping, balancing, jumping, stretching, walking backwards, rolling a ball, climbing, using a slide, group movement activities etc.
Fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination will continue to develop as one and two-year olds:
1. Work with pegs
2. Work puzzles
3. Put together connecting toys
4. Create block buildings
5. Buckle, tie, snap, zip and button
6. Cut and tear paper
7. Glue, paint and color
Socially toddlers will be encouraged to help each other, take turns, share and interact with other children.
