Teachers empower our toddler graduates to embrace independence with a gentle touch. Showered with patience and encouragement, our older 2s are equipped daily with the necessary tools to navigate the challenging transition into the preschool program.
In the sophomore room, our dedicated teachers curate an engaging environment where older 2s refine their practical skills. Daily practices imbue a sense of structure and discipline, fostering a seamless progression.
Within the classroom, the focus extends to the fine-tuning of motor skills through artistic endeavors—cutting, pasting, molding, and coloring.
Beyond the classroom walls, we hone gross motor skills through activities like jumping, throwing, and balancing.
Practical life skills continue to take center stage, encompassing tasks such as buttoning and zipping clothes, brushing teeth and hair, getting dressed, and the art of cleaning up and wiping tables.
Our ultimate objective is to present parents with toddlers primed for self-care and family contributions at home. This valuable lesson, we encourage parents to sustain, fostering long-term discipline and a sense of security as a contributing family member. Chores, viewed not as negative consequences but as opportunities for values-building exercises, play a pivotal role in this journey!
All these endeavors, despite their “serious” nature, are approached with unwavering praise and infinite patience.
As our Sophomores extend their attention spans during circle time, the full readiness for the next phase is still a few months away. Hence, our approach continues to revolve around creatively transforming the learning of numbers, letters, and shapes into an engaging and playful journey!
With a special emphasis on reading strategies, teachers employ interactive techniques like pointing out letters in our surroundings, utilizing oversized story-time picture books, and displaying anchor posters.
The eager minds of older 2s actively absorb knowledge through a diverse range of art projects and sensory activities, including the discovery of objects in sand, stamping on paper, and sorting magnets.
Prewriting strategies, such as finger-tracing and painting, captivate our bustling toddlers, as they explore distinct features of each letter, number, and shape, contributing to better retention.
Linguistic awareness takes center stage as teachers highlight words with repetitive sounds in nursery rhymes and daily songs, refining the auditory sensitivity of our young learners.
In this pivotal transitional phase between daycare and preschool, our primary focus is guiding our little ones through their most significant challenge yet.
While the ability to sit on the potty and express interest is commendable, most older 2s often require an additional nudge to achieve genuine potty success. Our enthusiastic sophomore teachers form a collaborative team, including the child, the school, and parents, to effectively conquer this crucial milestone.
Maintaining open lines of communication with parents is crucial, as our dedicated teachers recognize that each child’s experience is unique. Continuous encouragement becomes the cornerstone for progressing to the next stage.
Infused with patience and positivity, we work to alleviate the considerable pressure some parents may feel, ensuring a stress-free environment for the child. Engaging seminars that involve both school and parents, coupled with interactive story time, songs, and enjoyable rewards, become the keys to attaining potty success during this transformative stage.