Preschool: 2s
The two year old class is for children who turn two by September 30th with a maximum student to teacher ratio of 12:2. The program is based on the curriculum guidelines set out by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). It is a developmentally appropriate program focusing on four major areas: social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language. It is a play based program addressing the unique needs of two year olds, many of whom have never been in a school setting. Our most important goals are for children to get along well with others and become independent learners. These goals are accomplished through themed activities that encourage:
- Positive separation from parent or caregiver
- Familiarity and comfort with the routines of the class
- Moving toward cooperative play and sharing with classmates
- Fine motor coordination through the use of manipulative materials such as play dough, beads for stringing, puzzles, crayons, paint brushes and more
- Gross motor coordination through daily play in our fenced in outdoor playground with space to run and equipment for swinging, climbing, balance and sand play. In addition, we make great use of a large indoor playroom set up for climbing, balance, running and lots of tricycles.
- Problem solving skills both academic and social through guided play and one to one interactions between teachers and students.
- Exposure to age appropriate children’s literature by being read to as well as the availability of books during free play.
- Vocabulary development through songs, finger plays and imaginative play
- Participation in individual, small group and large group activities