In small groups, teachers focus on helping toddlers interact and explore the sights, sounds, and textures around them. Activities include dramatic play, exploration of their environment, blocks, puzzles, painting, clay, music and movement. Children are encouraged to learn at their own pace and teachers understand the importance of helping toddlers feel secure. A responsive and nurturing environment are key to successful learning.
Predictable schedules help children develop trust. (Click here to see a typical toddler schedule.) Age appropriate toys and equipment make discovering the world fun. A safe environment ensures children will develop in healthy ways while putting your mind at ease.
Play is the work of children and it is how young children discover the world around them. Our toddler curriculum offers a wide range of activities designed to stimulate the interests and wonder of each child. Language skills, social skills, gross motor skills, fine motor skills – all are developing very rapidly. Our toddler curriculum and teachers are ready to keep up with this fast pace. Each activity is designed by our skilled and loving toddler teachers to be fun and engaging while having an educational value.
Examples include:
 Group story time to help children to develop language and social skills.
Dress up to help children develop their imagination and playful side
Sensory exploration (such as playing with the water table) to help children discover textures and develop language skills by talking about it
Climbing and sliding in the playground to help develop gross motor skills and self confidence and social skills by learning to take turns
Blocks and puzzles to help children develop fine motor skills, early math skills, and problem solving skills
Parent Communication
At Early Discoveries Center we maintain an open door policy. Parents are welcome to call anytime to see how a child is doing and to visit anytime throughout the day.
Our toddler rooms maintain detailed “tracking sheets.” When you pick up your child at the end of the day you will know exactly when your child slept, what and when your child ate, and when your child’s diaper was changed or when they “went to the potty.” Daily lesson plans tell parents the specific activities their child participated in. Parents are encouraged to talk about the day’s activities to further develop and reinforce language skills. |
