Anyone who has a 2 year old at home knows they are a bundle of energy and curiosity; always looking for something new to discover.
Program Goals for 2 Year Olds
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Atmosphere
To Provide a loving, caring atmosphere where physical affection is freely given, self-worth enhanced, and the particular needs of each child are met.
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Age Appropriate Materials
To maintain and equip with age appropriate materials that include housekeeping, trucks and blocks, science, music, books, manipulatives and arts.
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Quiet Time
To provide a cozy spot that allows for a child to relax and have quiet time if desired.
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Safe Environment
To ensure a safe environment, both inside and outside the classroom.
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Consistency
To provide a consistent, but flexible, daily schedule that evokes a sense of comfort and security through repetitive daily routines.
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Activities
To expose the children to a wide variety of age appropriate activities that follow the curriculum in the areas of Bible, cognitive development science, cooking, art, language, dramatic play, manipulatives, music, and movement.
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Motor Skills
To provide ample opportunity for the use of large motor skills, through outdoor activity and indoor activity.
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Interactive Play
To encourage and develop healthy and appropriate interactive play with other classmates by teacher interaction and role modeling.
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Caring
To promote caring for and sensitivity to others.
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Respect
To provide an atmosphere in which mutual respect is shown to each other.
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Individuality
To accept each child as an individual and enable the child to grow and develop by meeting their specific different physical, emotional, and intellectual needs.
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Spiritual Development
To develop a love for the Lord through daily bible stories, experiences, songs, prayer and role modeling.