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Toddler Room
In the Toddler
room, we have 10 toddlers (between the ages of 16 months to 2 1/2 years old)
and 2 teachers. Lots of love and security is a very important part of the
Toddler room.
Children at this age are
just learning how to socialize and sometimes have difficulty sharing.
Parallel play is the first stage that Toddlers engage in, followed by
learning to play cooperatively. Sometimes they become frustrated in their
play with each other, and the Toddler teachers are there to assist the
children in acquiring the social skills they need to play cooperatively.
Toddlers are learning and discovering their world at their every turn and the
teachers facilitate this learning process through planned and spontaneous
activities throughout the day.
Toddler Goals...
- To establish and
maintain a safe and healthy environment
- To foster
competence in young children that is fundamental in developing
self-esteem
- To establish
positive and productive relationships with families
- To support emotional
and social development and provide guidance
- To enhance and
nurture children's development in a variety of ways
Programming
and Activities...
Curriculum
planning serves several purposes:
- It helps teachers
understand and plan the program according to children's daily
experiences.
- It helps to
analyze the needs of the developing young child and supports the need
for an individualized curriculum.
- It helps to
identify sequences of change in all areas of development (physical,
emotional, cognitive, language, and social).
Behaviour
Management...
- To provide
constant supervision of all children, never leaving them unattended
- To establish and
define expectations for group and individuals
- Using appropriate
language and voice level
- To provide
positive reinforcement
- To be firm and
consistent for expected behaviour
- To encourage
problem-solving and decision-making
- Show respect for
the children by acknowledging their feelings and responding
appropriately.
Toileting
Routine...
The
toddlers' diapers are changed at least 4 times a day, approximately every 2
1/2 hours and as needed. Children are introduced gradually to the 'potty' or
toilet training procedure upon their readiness. Parents are asked to continue
with the procedure at home to establish a routine. Children need to wear
clothes that can be removed quickly and easily, and are asked to bring a lot
of extra clothes for all those unexpected accidents.
What You
Need to Provide...
- A bag of diapers
- a minimum of 5 diapers are used a day, and diaper cream if needed
At least 2 sets of extra clothes, shoes or slippers
- If toilet
training, at least 2 pairs of pants, underwear and socks
- Special cup or
bottle if needed
- A comforting toy,
and a special blanket for sleep time
- Proper seasonal
clothing:
- Spring: light
jacket, rubber boots and a hat
- Summer: light
clothing, hat and sunscreen
- Fall: light
jacket, boots and a hat
- Winter: snow
jacket, snow pants, hat, scarf, mittens, and boots
What We Will
Provide...
- Nutritious hot
foods - morning and afternoon snack, plus lunch (11:15-12:00)
- Cots and sheets
(all sheets and blankets are washed once a week and when needed)
- Fun and
age-appropriate activities and toys
- An enriched,
attractive, and safe environment to allow freedom of play.
Sleep
Routine...
Sleep
time in the Toddler room is 12:15-2:15. At this age,
children can establish sleep routines by themselves. They lie down in their
bed with their own blankets, while soft music is playing. A teacher is always
available to comfort them during naptime and when they awaken. When children
wake up early, they can choose a quiet activity while their friends are
sleeping, such as puzzles, colouring, or looking at
a book.
Medication
Policy...
If the
children have prescribed medication, parents are asked to fill out a
medication form. Medicine must be in its original bottle with the proper labelling. This should include the child's name, the
Doctor's name, starting date, and instructions.
Accident
Report...
In case
of minor injury, teachers are trained to apply first aid and to inform the
supervisor. An accident report is completed to inform the parents about the
accident details and parents are asked to read and sign the report. In case
of serious accident, parents are notified immediately.
We are always available for any questions or concerns you may have about the
program or your child. Please do not hesitate to go to any of the Toddler
teachers.
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