This classroom is dedicated to children aged 19 months – 3 years. It can accommodate up to 18 children. The ratio of caregivers to children is 1:6.
In particular, the Toddler program:
- provides a variety of activities to help children discover the world around them
- assists with developing fine and gross motor skill, coordination, language skills and independence
- expands children’s awareness of others within a safe, nurturing environment
- provides guidance in a secure environment from a warm and caring educators
Educators in this room work with parents to encourage independent skills such as dressing themselves and toilet training.
| TIME | ACTIVITIES | OBJECTIVES |
| 7:15 – 8:00 a.m.
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Arrival – greeting time with children and parents. Breakfast is offered.
Free Play |
Welcome children and parents. Time to exchange messages with parents and staff. |
| 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. | Art activities | Promotes social and developmental skills; make own choices. Opportunities for fine motor muscle development and ex |
| 8:50 – 9:00 a.m. | Circle Time Wash hands for snack |
Develops cognitive, social and fine motor skills; promotes cooperation through centre-based play |
| 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.Centre of Activities (daily sensory/water/or sand activities) | Explore natural environment. Exercise and fresh air; promotes opportunity for exploration; provides choices. |
| 11:00 – 11:20 a.m. | Group Movement Time | Large muscle movement, cooperative games and songs. (yoga, sleeping bunnies, etc.) |
| 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
Group time – stories, finger plays |
Consistent opportunities for cleanliness to promote health and well-being. Wind down for nap/relaxation time. |
| 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 – 5:00 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. |