Each week we create a classroom environment with the goal of inviting your child to explore the materials and perhaps engage in new experiences. Each week we will strive to create a space for self-discovery with varied opportunities.
When teachers set up the classroom, we try to look at it from a perspective of being 34” tall. Toddlers physically see things differently than older children and adults. They also take in information differently based on their developmental stage. As teachers plan, we think about classroom play, art, water table, sand table, rug objects time. We choose activities and objects that support and stimulate children’s learning and growth.
Most toddlers express their ideas non-verbally or with few words. We are observing and looking for their important ideas.
We may offer some activities more than once. When a child approaches an activity or object a second time, they might manipulate or explore it differently, drawing on that previous experience. If we see that many children are interested in a certain kind of play we will offer
those objects again. While observing children we may notice that someone is hesitant about a certain type of activity. We may offer a similar activity the following week to provide an opportunity for that child to participate. When we notice that a child has a particular interest, we will provide an activity to support the child’s natural curiosity.
The following are some activities that we have offered to support your child’s development: building blocks, baby dolls, shape blocks, puzzles, trains, musical instruments, small animals, and people, drawing tools, painting tools, stamps, kinetic sand, funnels, pouring, sand table, water table, shaving cream, finger painting, etc.
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Best,
Angela and Nada