Toddler Program Curriculum
It is a new world for a child when they take to their feet. They talk, they walk, and they begin to develop relationships with each other. Our toddler program is filled with experiences that emphasize the importance of their environment and relationships. Our teachers provide an unparalleled level of interaction which is nurturing to each individual child.
Learning more and more each and every day
Toddlers are active learners. That is why our teachers design environments that keep their hands busy and their minds engaged and happy. This makes for a stimulating day for toddlers, as well as one rich with the nurturing attention of our caring staff.
Your toddler will participate in a wide range of classroom experiences designed to meet and exceed developmental needs. Our toddler curriculum includes music and art, stories and dramatic play, movement, and manipulative toys and blocks. Our centers are also equipped with secure, fenced-in outdoor play spaces specifically designed for a toddler’s abilities.
How Your Child Will Bloom
Our toddler program introduces your child to a more structured day with stimulating activities, group interaction and the chance to be inquisitive as their mobility is becoming more skillful. Monthly themes and experiences are hands on and concrete. Your toddler will build cognitive, language, motor and social skills. There is a balance of nurturing, playtime, and learning throughout the day. Your child will develop confidence, self esteem, and a love of learning.
Toddler 1 Curriculum Learning Goals
Language and Literacy
- Follows one-step simple direction
- Scribbles with writing and drawing tools
- Uses 1-2 words or signs to communicate
Fine Motor
- Stacks toys and blocks
- Manipulates pieces of age-appropriate puzzles
- Uses spoon and fork for eating
Math
- Attempts to count
- Sorts objects by size or shape
- Notices differences in quantity
Scientific Thinking
- Explores characteristics of living things
- Names common animals and their babies
- Explores motion of objects of varying sizes, weights, and shapes
Toddler 2 Curriculum Learning Goals
Language and Literacy
- Recognizes some letters in own name
- Describes details in pictures/illustrations
- Follows 2-step directions with reminders
- Uses simple sentences with appropriate grammatical structure
Fine Motor
- Practices manual self-help skills (velcro, snaps)
- Refines grasp to manipulate tools and objects
- Uses writing and drawing tools with refined skills
Math
- Identifies some numerals
- Indicates number of objects
- Shows understanding of more or less
Scientific Thinking
- Identifies parts of living things
- Communicates about motion of objects (stop, go, fast, slow)
- Notices seasonal changes