Two Year Old Class

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TWO-YEAR-OLD CLASS

TWO-DAY/TWO-YEAR-OLD CLASS – This class is an independent program for children who will turn two years of age by December 31st of the school year.  It is offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. for the first half of the year.  The second half of the year it is offered from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.  This class includes language, music, art and motor activities designed to enhance the social and emotional growth of two-year-olds.  Gentle separation from home is achieved through fun activities and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a play environment. The ratio of staff to student is 1:5.  This ratio is smaller than that required by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services which licenses early childhood education programs. Children do not need to be potty trained.

TWO-YEAR-OLD CLASS GOALS

Social and emotional growth
Gentle separation from home
Use hands for helping
Play next to friends
Begin to share toys

• Language
  • Learn to listen for and respond to name
  • Learn a basic school vocabulary
  • Have many opportunities to talk
  • Learn finger plays
  • Use words to express feelings

• Music
  • Move to music
  • Clap and follow rhythms
  • Sing simple songs
  • Use rhythm instruments
  • Enjoy all kinds of music
  • Use music in transitions

• Art
  • Experience many kinds of media
  • Be creative with paint, play dough, paste, paper, etc.

• Small Motor
  • Play with blocks and other manipulatives
  • Water and sand tables

• Large Motor
  • Lots of large motor activities everyday indoor and outside with bikes, trampolines, climbing blocks, slide cage, balls, etc.

• Dramatic Play
  • Dress ups
  • Home center kitchen area
  • Dolls

Our terrific two’s have fun learning as they play and experience many exciting activities each day.