YOUNG TODDLERS

WELCOME TO THE

YOUNG TODDLER CLASSROOM

Your child is likely achieving some degree of independence as far as self-help skill, such as dressing, using the potty & speaking his or her mind about many issues. Your child’s classroom will be an environment rich in printed materials that will encourage exploration and provide opportunity for growth socially, cognitively & physically.

 

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Show independence in a wide range of activities

Know and state independent thoughts and feelings

Enter and initiate play with peers

 

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT:

Ride a tricycle, using feet to pedal

Climb stairs using alternating feet

Manipulate dough and clay by squeezing, pounding, rolling etc.

 

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT:

Arrange picture cards in sequential order to tell a story

Look at information on a graph that they create and explain what they observe

Solve problems by guessing and checking, using concrete objects

 

LANGUAGE & LITERACY DEVELOPMENT:

Use letter like forms, letters or random letter strings to express thoughts, feelings & ideas

Demonstrate increasing understanding of new vocabulary introduced in conversations, activities & stories

Ask and answer relevant questions and share experiences individually and in groups