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| Toddlers
make great developmental strides from first
steps to potty-training, and our teachers are
right there to provide support in a fun and
active environment. Energetic teachers plan
activities to encourage a toddler's eager investigation
of the world. Centers for imaginary play, blocks
and puzzles, creative art, and lots of books
are always open for discovery. In order to provide
toddlers with the consistency and routine they
crave, teachers plan days filled with a balance
of quiet activities, spirited music and movement,
and plenty of outdoor climbing, running, and
jumping.
Young toddlers play and learn in a bright and
cheery environment with lots of opportunities
for independent exploration. Activities such
as circle time are introduced to encourage verbal
and social growth. Finger-plays, stories, and
songs are incorporated into each day to foster
a toddler's awareness of the world around them.
The Get Set program for older
toddlers is unique to Goddard. The emphasis
in this program is socialization and the acquisition
of self-help skills, particularly potty-training.
Although children potty-train at their own pace,
Goddard teachers and toddler parents work together
to provide the best environment for success.
In addition, toddlers are practicing hand washing,
putting on their coats, picking up their toys,
and sharing with their friends.
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| Language
Arts |
Motor
Skills |
Attempts
to speak in sentences
Refers to self by name
Holds conversations on "telephone"
Asks 'why' and 'where' questions
Asks to be read to
Knows first name |
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Holds
crayon or marker in hand
Jumps in place
Runs
Walks on balance beam
Stands on one foot
Walks backwards and on tip-toes
Walks up and down stairs |
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| Cognitive
Development |
Social
Science |
Points
to named objects
Points to all body parts
Puts 2 to 5 piece puzzle together
Points to appropriate pictures during
story
Knows gender identity
Builds block tower
Pours from one cup to another
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Seats
self at table
Participates in group activities
Enjoys walks and trips
Plays near other children
Develops imaginary play
Enjoys pleasing others
Knows where toys belong
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| Creative
Art |
Nature
Studies |
Enjoys
new tactile experiences
Marks in circular motion with crayon,
marker, or paint brush
Copies
a circle
Tears and glues paper
Uses wrist action to paint Manipulates
play-dough |
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Begins
to understand "cause and effect"
Recognizes plants
Observes animals
Matches baby and adult animals
Enjoys simple observable experiments |
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| Music
and Movement |
Self-Help
and Life Skills |
Hums
and sings spontaneously
Uses specific movements during songs
Asks for specific song or cd
Paints rhythmically to music
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Washes
and dries hands
Removes most clothing
Understands potty-training
Puts on own coat Unzips own zipper |
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| Language
Arts |
Motor
Skills |
Enjoys
being read to
Communicates in 3 or 4 word sentences
Repeats simple songs and finger-plays
Listens to a whole story
Understands positional words
Names familiar objects in pictures
Knows first and last name
Chooses books to read |
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Masters
appropriate gross motor skills
Develops multi-tasking skills
Develops hand-eye coordination Improves
speech and finger movement |
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Cognitive
Development |
Social
Science |
Follows
two-part direction
Identifies circle, square, etc.
Matches primary colors
Completes 5 to 10 piece puzzle Counts to
3
Initiates building and sorting
Develops alternative activities with familiar
materials |
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Begins
cooperative and dramatic play
Shares and takes turns
Shows concern for peers
Identifies children missing from group
Identifies other groups of children
Begins potty-training
Practices good hygiene |
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| Creative
Art |
Nature
Studies and Science |
Uses
the art processes of
-Applying
- Forming
- Interweaving
Freely chooses materials
Uses art as self-expression
Develops alternative material use |
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Understands
night and day
Participates in simple experiments Understands
growth (plants, animals) Recognizes types
of plants
Participates in plant and animal care
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| Music
and Movement |
Special
Enrichment |
Develops
body awareness
Develops rhythm and tempo
Coordinates movements with words
Coordinates group support of individual
Controls vigorous body movements
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Appreciates
visitors and outside events
Plays cooperative games
Enjoys the 'Friendship Curriculum' |
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