We guide and encourage children through individual and collaborative learning, which in turn supports physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. Teachers direct small and large group activities, but also take advantage of teachable moments and look for opportunities to expand children's learning and guide their play. Our goal is for children to develop care and respect for themselves, for others, and for their environment. Fine and Gross Care of Self Children are able to take on more responsibilities and tasks, are able to speak for themselves and are more independent. At this age children express intense feelings.
Teachers encourage children to express their needs verbally.
Children learn to use words to express needs more clearly and vocabulary increases steadily as does the use of simple sentences of 3-4 words. Words to songs that repeat phrases are learned and the children are able to follow simple requests. Children learn about stories through picture books. Children can jump, ride tricycles, kick a ball, thread beads. Children are able to pour liquids and hold markers with hands, not fists.