At this age, children are becoming more curious about their environment. To support this, children are free to explore in a classroom that stimulates natural learning. The different learning centers in our Toddler classrooms include:
The toys and props regularly change in each of these areas to promote our current curriculum study. We also read favorite books and sing songs each day during a short group time. Children are encouraged, but not forced to participate in group time activities.
Our Toddler curriculum supports process-oriented art and sensory experiences that promote the exploration of materials and the encouragement of creativity. Through these hands-on experiences, children learn different ways to manipulate materials and to create products of self-expression.
View examples of:
Toddler Lesson Plan (pdf)
Toddler Goals (pdf)
The schedule in our toddler programs is very flexible to meet the individual needs of each child. It allows for music and large movement activities throughout the day to promote physical development, and peer interactions and group projects are encouraged throughout the day to promote appropriate social skills through a positive peer experience. The children will also enjoy outdoor play time twice each day (weather permitting). Our exceptional toddler playgrounds allow teachers to bring curriculum experiences outside.
