The two year old class begins the day with freeplay. There are games, puzzles and
activities out on the tables that help develop small muscle coordination and relate to
shapes, colors and numbers. Blocks, trucks and large manipulatives are available for
play. An art experience is available at the art table. We use a variety of materials and
techniques - gluing collage materials, painting on flat surfaces or an easel, a variety of
tools may be used including brushes, sponges, carpet, feathers, spools, or marbles. We
will do a few 2 and 3 step projects to practice following directions.

We spend about 30 minutes in the Large Muscle Room or gym. There are balls, slides,
riding toys, balance beams and climbers all to help develop large muscle skills and build
self confidence.

Circle time is short in the two year old room. There is a story, songs or fingerplays and a
learning activity. This learning activity is a time to develop early readiness skills, expand
language, continue socialization, introduce and expose children to new topics. We also
play musical instruments, follow directions to a movement CD, play group games
such as Farmer in the Dell or use our parachute.

At snack time children have a special placemat that is only for them-identified by a
particular picture and their name. After snack, they follow our routine of cleaning up their
bowl, cup and placemat by themselves.

Throughout the day as we progress from one activity to another the children are learning
about and developing social skills such as sharing, taking turns, being part of a group and
accepting others. They also expand their knowledge of how to use materials, explore new
toys or materials and broaden their language skills. The curriculum we plan has many
process oriented, hands on experiences that are open ended for discovery and exploration.
We encourage self help skills, problem solving, using their language skills, flexible play
and active learning experiences.

Children must turn two years old before September 1 to to eligible to enroll.
Children do not need to be toilet trained.