Toddler Class

(1 and walking- 2 years old, must be 2 by October 1st)

Welcome to our Toddler Class!

Your Toddler will enjoy the nurturing of our caregivers while exploring the world around them.

Our preschool strives to cultivate warm emotional ties between our teachers and your Toddler . We maintain a primary caregiver for each Toddler , allowing these relationships to grow and truly blossom. We use the CDC developmental milestones to encourage your Toddler to learn, develop and grow in their own unique way.

In the Toddler class, our students will be introduced to a school-like routine. They will focus on socialization, learning positive interaction with their friends, taking turns and sharing. Through play, our goal is to build their language and encourage speech. These skills will prepare them for the next classroom.

Toddler class curriculum goals

Please keep in mind that each child will develop and grow at his/her own pace both physically and developmentally.

Bright Future's curriculum is based on differentiated instruction in order to fill the needs of all our children.

For all children learning and living is the same thing. If they feel secure, treasured, loved, their own energy and curiosity will bring them new understanding and new skills.

We are excited to see what they do each and every day.

LANGUAGE

  • Will follow simple directions (eg. Putting items in cubbies, cleaning up toys, lining up)
  • Will learn their friends names and teachers names
  • Will build their vocabulary by repeating words
  • Will continue learning some sign language
  • Will be encouraged to use please and thank you appropriately
  • Will be able to point to objects when they are named
  • Will have an interest in reading books
  • Will make sounds of familiar animals

MATHEMATICS

  • Will learn colors and shapes
  • Will learn the numbers one through 10 in English and Spanish
  • Will be able to count and sort objects

FINE/GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

  • Will eat with a spoon or fork
  • Will complete simple puzzles
  • Will be able to kick a ball
  • Will be able to throw a ball
  • Will be able to drink from a cup
  • Will be able to build a tower of four or more blocks
  • Will be able to jump in place feet off the floor
  • Will be able to zip and unzip zippers
  • Will be able to put jacket on and take jacket off
  • Will be able to hold a crayon correctly
  • Will be able to scribble with a crayon

SENSORY

  • Will have body part awareness
  • Will distinguish between edible and non edible objects
  • Will understand the purpose of most objects

Toddler Schedule

(1 year by Sept. 30th / walking / sleeps on a cot)

6:30 - 8:30 -Arrival/Wash Hands/Free Play
8:30 - 9:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - Diaper Change/Potty Training
9:15 - Circle Time (Good Morning Song, Story, Language Enrichment)
9:30 - 9:45 - Art Project
9:45 - 10:00 -Music, Creative Movement
10:00 - Morning Snack
10:15 - 11 :00 - Recess
11:00 - Diaper Changes/potty Training/Wash Hands
11:15 - Story
1 :30 - Lunch
12:00 - 2:00 Nap time
2:00 - Diaper changes/ Potty Training/ Wash Hands
2:15 - Snack
2:30 - 3: 1 5 - Outdoor Recess
3:15 - Wash Hands
3:30 - 4:15 - Table Toys/Manipulatives, Puzzles, Playdough, etc.
4:15 - Diaper Changes/ Potty Training/Wash Hands
4:30 - Snack
4:45 - 6:00 Free Play
6:00 - Final Dismissal