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Toddler Two is a group of seven, usually more verbal and more
sure-footed two-year-olds who, at some point while in this age grouping, begin
the process of toilet training. The timing for this depends first on the
child's readiness, and second, the parents' decision to begin the process with
our support. West Shore's goal is to be a team with parents in all
endeavors, and most necessarily in toilet training.
Highlights of Toddler Two
 | Group of seven children and their caregiver in a room with Toddler One. |
| Age-appropriate toileting and hand-washing facilities in the
room. |
| Furniture scaled to children's age |
| Two snacks and a hot lunch provided at no additional cost |
| Posted theme-based, age appropriate lesson plans |
Program
Children this age have many questions which teachers attempt to answer,
encouraging meaningful conversation with each child. Teachers provide a variety
of play activities and opportunities for peer interaction, including pretend
play and materials for naming, sorting, comparing, and simple measuring.
Teachers help children to vocalize and appropriately express their feelings
during small and large group play opportunities.
You will see us...
| Use child's name often |
| Provide appropriate eating utensils, toileting facilities and frequent
hand-washing |
| Play games with children demonstrating turn taking |
| Maintain a consistent routine |
| Respond to feelings expressed by child |
| Model appropriate language skill and use |
| Verbalize toddlers' gross and fine motor activities |
| Provide environment with many interesting play objects |
| Respond to child's needs, desires, ideas |
| Encourage children to try new things |
| Encourage self help skills |
| Provide opportunities for child to help adult with classroom activities |
| Give positively worded directions ("Sit on the chair"), not
just restrictions ("Don't stand on the chair"). |
| Hang toddler's art work for them to look at. |
How we play...
| We talk, sing, read stories to, and do finger-plays with the children |
| We encourage play with other children |
| Provide a variety of toys that involve active manipulation |
| Provide a balance of outdoor and indoor gross motor play |
| We provide sensory materials such as sand table, water table, feeling and
texture box, playdough, and cooking and tasting parties of healthy food |
| Provide outdoor and gym space and materials for climbing, catching,
throwing |
| Provide a variety of books, photographs of family and familiar things to
name and talk about |
| Children have simple and more complex puzzles and manipulatives |
| Our housekeeping corner has kitchen appliances, dishes and pretend food |
| Our dress-up corner is a favorite at this age, and has an unbreakable
mirror for admiring oneself |
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