Toddlers Overview : 12 months to 24 months
TODDLERS - Toddler Curriculum
Toddlers are curious! At Preston Kiddie Kollege our toddlers are encouraged to use their natural curiosity by affording them the opportunities to explore their world while building vocabulary, developing small and large motor skills, engaging in creative expression, fostering positive social interactions, and stimulating their visual and tactile skills. Throughout the year in childcare we will introduce the following subjects through thematic presentation.
- COLORS
- SHAPES
- COUNTING (1-10)
- ALPHABET BY ROTE
- RHYTHM AND RHYME
- MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
- LITERATURE
- ART
- SPECIAL EVENTS AND HOLIDAYS
TWO-YEAR-OLDS
At two, children are asserting their individuality. They are eager to learn and exhibit enthusiasm to explore. Our quality childcare professionals will provide ample opportunities for your child to learn through exploration. Math, science and language concepts will be built through engaging hands on experiences. We will promote social and emotional development through group games and free choice activities. Throughout the year learning will be integrated in all areas through thematic units.
The following subjects will be introduced.
- COLORS
- SHAPES
- ALPHABET
- RHYTHM AND RHYME
- COUNTING (1-12)
- OPPOSITES
- SPATIAL/DIRECTIONAL VOCABULARY
- LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
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PRESCHOOL ARTS AND CRAFTS
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LITERATURE AND PRESCHOOL LITERACY
- PRESCHOOL GAMES
- ACTIVITIES FOR LARGE AND SMALL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
- CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
- SPECIAL EVENTS AND HOLIDAYS
We will work closely with your child through these typical Childcare Development phases, easing the frustration of some of these milestones and encouraging the growth of others.
Social
• Show fear and distrust of unfamiliar people.
• Want a caregiver in their sight constantly.
• Offer toys and objects to others and quickly take them back. Toddlers are usually possessive about playthings; one of their favorite words is "mine."
• Often repeat behaviors to get attention from throwing food to jabbering on a toy telephone.
• Respond to simple requests and directions. They understand the meaning of the word “no" but often test limits.
• Often develop an attachment to a toy, blanket or stuffed animal for security.
• Let off steam by screaming and thrashing when frustrated, tired or ignored.
Language
• Follow simple, spoken directions like "bring me the ball" or "get your shoes."
• Respond to simple questions with "yes" or "no" accompanied by head movement.
• Speak 50 to 300 different words by age two. Vocabulary includes some descriptive words for feelings, thoughts and desires.
• Enjoy and follow stories with simple concepts and clear, realistic pictures that they can point to and describe.
Emotional
• Learn to say "no." They use this powerful word to test their independence.
• Recognize and respond to themselves in mirrors.
• Play alone for short periods when parents or primary caregivers are nearby.
• Demand independence in activities like putting on shoes, pouring milk and turning the pages of a book.
• Let off steam by screaming and thrashing when frustrated, ignored or overly tired.
• Develop a sense of ownership and frequently use the word "mine".
Cognitive
• Seek and find hidden objects.
• Know the location of significant people and note their absence.
• Use play and imagination to explore social and emotional interactions.
• Understand that some objects go together and can be used in sequence. For example, they can put a doll in a bed, cover it with a blanket and indicate "shh" with a finger to the lips.
• Begin to use experiences and observations to try many ways to solve a problem and achieve a goal.
• Begin to assert independence and develop preferences based on experiences.
• Start to enjoy singing, dancing and looking at picture books with adults.
• Rely on routines and rituals for constructing order in the environment and with other people.
• Name everyday objects with a vocabulary of up to 300 words for people, animal, foods and events.
