2's and 3's 

This is an exciting developmental stage where a child is trying out new ideas, exploring his or her surroundings, and finding  solutions to problems, but all awhile staying close to our teacher as the child needs base of support and trust.  Our two year program provides many opportunities that teaches a child on how to manage feelings of separation and the pleasures of oneness  of growing independent.  By understanding the cognitive, social/emotional, and physical developments of this age group, our teachers are equipped to instill positive attitudes and motivation, to teach strong basic learning skills, to introduce a wide variety of disciplines, to foster early social skills and to inspire children the love of learning.

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TwoDay, Three Day or Five Day 

Programs designed for your child's level of development and your schedule in mind.

2 Days/Week - Tuesday & Thursday  (9:00 -11:30)
3 Days/Week - Monday - Wednesday - Friday  (9:00 - 12:00)
5 Days/Week - Monday thru Friday  (9:00 - 12:00)

Extended Day Available - 7:30 - 9:00am & 12:00 - 6:00pm

Why Learning thru Play???

Play is the way children learn about themselves and the world. Through play, they:

• Learn to get along with others
• Sort out conflicts
• Practice language skills
• Develop small (fine) and large (gross) motor skills.

In addition, play encourages independence, self-esteem, creativity, and gets their energy out! It gives children much needed “down time” and functions as a stress reliever. ​

Curriculum

Learning through play in a nurturing environment are the basis for a child to flourish socially and emotionally.  Play enables a child to feel good about him or herself and supports a child’s willingness to persist at a task.  The classroom’s environment and daily activities are specifically designed to help a child’s growth from rudimentary stages of exploration to subsequent mastery of various skills.  With the emphasis on “play and autonomy,” each child will express his or her feelings safely and honestly and will be given opportunities to take more responsibility for self.  Students will engage in cognitive activities, such as figuring out how to make a block structure, deciding which items to paste on a collage, selecting colors for a painting,  seeing “what happens when…,” working out the rules to a game, looking in a mirror, playing with dolls or toy animals, talking on the telephone, and many more. ​

While most 2 & 3 year olds are interested in other children, parallel play (side-by-side, solitary play within the same space as another child) is common for this age group.  Students are given multiple activities to exercise their assertiveness and independence; at the same time our teachers impart kindness, sharing, and fairness into the daily curriculum.  A child’s social development will be enhanced by play experiences that include opportunities to take turns, cooperate together, and work out problems without adult interference. 

Learning Centers

★    Library and Reading Nook
★    Reading and Writing
★    Blocks
★    Math and Science
★    Music and Movement
★    Dramatic Play
★    Art and Sensory Experiences (sand/water table)
★    Circle Time (Morning/Afternoon Discussion area)
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