The Infant/Toddler/Two-Year-Old classroom serves children approximately two months through thirty-six months of age. During these important early years, children learn primarily through relationships, sensory experiences, movement, exploration, and play. The infant/toddlers class is made up of children approximately 6 weeks to 24 months old. There is also a twos and young threes class that is made up of 24-40 months. The goal of the curriculum in both of these classrooms is for the children to have opportunities to explore objects and materials as well as learn through their experiences with others.
The Funny Daffer Curriculum provides developmentally appropriate experiences that support social-emotional growth, language development, cognitive development, physical development, and self-help skills.
Teachers carefully observe children's interests, developmental progress, and individual needs when planning activities. Through the Funny Daffer Assessment Tools, teachers document developmental milestones and create individualized learning opportunities that support each child's growth and development.
Children are encouraged to:
- Explore their environment
- Develop communication skills
- Practice problem solving
- Express creativity
- Build social relationships
- Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
- Develop independence through daily routines
Strong teacher-child relationships are the foundation of the program. Teachers provide nurturing support, encouragement, and guidance while helping children build confidence and independence.
Toilet Training
Toileting is a big task for this age group. When a child begins to show signs of interest in becoming toilet-trained, the parents and the teacher work together to develop a plan that will best meet the child’s needs. When children are working toward toileting, parents are asked to dress children in easy to remove clothing.