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toddlers 24 – 30 months of age

At this age it is clear and evident that toddlers are beginning to move through different levels of learning through play as proposed by Swiss philosopher and child psychologist Jean Piaget*. We continue scaffolding experiences by building upon what your child has already mastered. In this way, we help them develop a strong sense of their abilities. At this age children are beginning to develop special friendships and we help them learn how to interact with their peers. Group activities are extended and academic introduction will begin to take place. Activities are modified according to each child's individual creativity and forms of self-expression. This age group of toddlers will have a more structured curriculum program including identification of letters and shapes, art, music, computers, story time, math, science, and practical life.

* Learn all about the components of our exclusive Best Practice Curriculum included in this package

Your Toddler’s Day at Little Leprechaun

Our weekly lesson plans are geared towards your toddler's growing motor and cognitive abilities. Though each toddler room follows the same daily schedule, the curriculum content is quite different and is built specifically for the younger or older toddler - each of which has quite different learning styles and abilities. In addition, instruction methods will vary from child to child, based on their individual developmental progress. This is the basis of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), which forms the foundation of our Best Practice Curriculum*.
We introduce Circle Time, daily and weekly themes, and instruction in the arts, sciences, and math when your child graduates into the toddler rooms. We also continue and expand Sign Language instruction and incorporate it into Circle Time. The toddler day also includes Center Time, which gives each child the opportunity to choose activities based on their preferred method of learning - through-play. Centers include dramatic/pretend play, building/manipulatives, reading, art and sensory experience.

Sample Weekly Less on Plan for Toddlers Aged 18 - 30 Months

Theme: Apples,
Letter M, Review A
 Circle Time: ABC, Weather, Counting/Numbers, Shapes,
Colors, Sign Language for “More” and “Apple”

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Book of the Day A is for Apple Apples The Very Hungry
Caterpillar		 5 Little Apples Alpha Tales Letter M
Language
 Making Requests “M” sound imitation Predictable Story Felt Board M is for “m&m”
Art/Science/Math
 Sort apples by size
and color		 Red apple collage Apple fishing game Apple Stamping Tasting different
apples
Fine Motor Skills
 Ripping red paper Gluing red paper Zippers and Snaps Sensory Table,
scooping and dumping
Gross Motor Skills
 Crawling through
tunnels		 Apple bean bag toss Jumping on the mat Poppers Small parachute
games
Centers
 Dramatic Play: Dress-Up Clothes Blocks: Large Legos Manipulatives: Busy Boxes Sensory: Beans Reading: Board books Art: Free paint with large brushes
Music
 Friends' favorite songs Dance to the music Instruments A-P-P-L-E Five Little Monkeys
Daily Goals
 Socialization Awareness of “m” Awareness of “apples” Encourage a variety
of play		 Exposure to
different tastes

* Learn all about the components of our exclusive Best Practice Curriculum included in this package.

When The Day is Done

Each evening you will receive a Day Sheet that details your toddler's activity throughout the day. Your Day Sheet will include what and how much your child ate for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner, detail on diaper and/or potty activities, and nap time. We also let you know what we learned about in circle time, what we read and sang that day, and with which friends your child played. Children love discussing their day with parents and siblings and you can share their excitement and incorporate new skills and themes into home life. At this age, our teachers will maintain a portfolio for
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your child and collect samples of their writing, art work and copies of progress reports. The portfolios are kept in your child's room so that you can browse through them any time. When a student transitions into the next classroom, their portfolio is sent home.

Coming Soon: Peace of Mind Delivered Right to Your Inbox!

Being at work doesn't mean being completely cut off from your toddler's activities during the day.You can request daily activity emails that will come throughout the day to let you know how much your child ate or slept or if they had a success at potty learning. Stay in touch all day long!

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