Most two-year-olds like to observe, explore and analyze the world around them. At this early age, we engage young minds with a blend of music, art, and movement, as well as the early education fundamentals in which they can be successful and maintain a high self-esteem. Children learn very quickly at this stage and we want to encourage the love of learning by keeping it fun.
Preschool - Twos
By the age of two, children's different personalities and skills definitely shine through. Children are moving from being a “dependent” toddler to a more “independent” preschooler.
Our program will prepare your child for life skills by exposing him to various learning centers where they will be challenged physically, emotionally, socially and cognitively. Independence skills and self-esteem are key factors in success at this stage. The activities presented in our two year old program lay the foundation for future learning.
- Creative Arts, Dramatic Play and Science Areas
- Manipulatives and Math Areas
- Reading and Language Areas
- Physical Development
Your child will make major strides in the areas of social, physical and emotional development as they transition from the Toddler to Preschool experience. Children have the opportunity to work individually and in groups to promote socialization. At the same time children build confidence in their own abilities by participation in the following activities:
- Dramatic play, block-building and creative arts with other children
- Recognizing the needs of others
- Role-playing
- Finding joy in science projects with an end result
- Learning to deal with conflict
- Beginning to cut, paste and enhance fine motor development
- Singing, dancing, and mimicking
Our Two Year Old Preschool program is designed to help children work logically whether it is individually or in a group setting. Most concepts are learned while children go about their day engaged in play. As children begin a project they are encouraged to put closure to it as well, this instills the pre-math concept of completion. During clean up, children are able to sort and classify as they put materials away where they belong. During sand and water play, children are exposed to weights and measurements. As children build with blocks they are exposed to spatial relations and gravity. Teachers begin to ask probing questions to help children think and reason. The pre-math concepts your child will be exposed to are as follows:
- Group objects in categories
- Matching and classifying
- Completion of projects
- Basic introduction to size and weights
- Problem solving
Your child will be provided with a print-rich environment and exposed to a variety of language experiences. Circle times are filled with posing questions and opportunities for children to freely express themselves. Children are asked to attach descriptions to their work and talk about their activities. Teachers ask children their opinions and use their ideas in curriculum planning. The language and reading concepts your child will participate include:
- Use of fine motor skills
- Use of symbols in art and drawing
- Understanding their own experiences
- Dramatic play with a variety of props
- Circle time and story telling
- Reading with adults
Our Two Year Old Preschool program is designed to help children work logically whether it is individually or in a group setting. Most concepts are learned while children go about their day engaged in play. As children begin a project they are encouraged to put closure to it as well, this instills the pre-math concept of completion. During clean up, children are able to sort and classify as they put materials away where they belong. During sand and water play, children are exposed to weights and measurements. As children build with blocks they are exposed to spatial relations and gravity. Teachers begin to ask probing questions to help children think and reason. The pre-math concepts your child will be exposed to are as follows:
- Tricycle riding
- Running, climbing and jumping
- Sand play, digging and constructing
- Music and movement
