 Toddlers
12 to 26 Months
With
this very young group we will begin with Nursery Rhythm games —
bye-bye,
peek-a-boo, so big, etc.
Simple commands, such as "put it back,"
and "sit over here," will be presented one at a time.
We introduce
language by using the proper sounds for words that are used frequently.
Gross Motor Skills are taught by showing our toddlers how to bend,
pick-up, and turn around.
We introduce balance with our horseback
riding and music rhythm in music class.
Fine Motor
Skills are taught by encouraging your child to pick up small objects
with his first finger and thumb, which build the muscle tone later used for
holding a pen or pencil.
Your child will be
encouraged to move objects from one hand to the other and we will teach your
child to throw a small ball with a forward arm motion.
Problem Solving is encouraged with activities like hiding toys under a
piece of paper or cloth to see if your child can find it.
Personal Social
interaction is encouraged by one-on-one teacher involvement. |
