This classroom is dedicated to children aged 12 -19 months. It can accommodate up to 11 children. The ratio of Educators to children is 1:4.
In particular, the Junior Toddler program:
- recognizes each child’s individuality and pace of development
- encourages on-going daily communication with parents
- provides a stimulating atmosphere through a variety of activities, toys and play areas
- provides guidance in a secure environment from warm and caring educators.
A daily log is maintained on a classroom whiteboard for each child so that parents are aware of feeding, sleeping time, diapering reports, and other pertinent notes.
|
TIME |
ACTIVITIES |
OBJECTIVES |
| 7:15 – 8:00 a.m. | Arrival – greeting time with children and parents. Breakfast is offered.
Free Play. |
To provide opportunity for parents to speak with teachers. Provide a warm welcome for the child and the parents.
To provide nourishment for the children. |
| 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. | Free Play | Opportunity to make choices. Sharing and social opportunities. |
| 8:50 – 9:00 a.m. | Wash hands for snack | Hygiene, bonding and basic care. |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Snack and Basic Hygiene (toileting/diaper changes)
Free Play |
Provides good nutrition and promotes good hygiene practices. |
| 10:00 – 11:10 a.m. | Outdoor play: walk or green space.
Centres of Activities (daily sensory/water/or sand activities) |
Explore natural environment. Exercise and fresh air; promotes opportunity for exploration; provides choices. |
| 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. | Group Movement Time, stories, music, puppets | Provides the opportunity for transition to lunch in a fun way using stories and songs in a social setting together also focusing on literacy |
| 11:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Wash Hands
Lunch |
Hot nutritional meal and social interaction; develops life skills.
To practice cup and spoon manipulation and fine motor skills in a social setting. |
| 12:00 – 12:15 p.m. | Clean-up and basic hygiene
Prepare for nap time with stories, soothing sounds and dimmed lights
|
Consistent opportunities for cleanliness to promote health and well-being. Wind down for nap/relaxation time. Calm environment in order to prepare for natural low times (sleepy) of the day. |
| 12:15 – 2:15 p.m. | Relaxation time | Rest quietly and/or sleep to renew oneself: body, mind and soul. |
| 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Snack
Basic Hygiene (diaper changes) |
Nourishment and social skills. |
| 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Outdoor play/centres of interest sensory, Art, etc. | Promotes gross motor, self help, social-emotional skills through play. |
| 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Clean-up and greet parents.
Departure. |
Opportunities for decision-making and problem-solving; time to talk with parents about child’s day. |