YOUNG TODDLERS
Young Toddlers
Toddlers: There’s no doubt that they’re a bundle of energy. But at Learning Tree Day School, we welcome that energy and excitement because we know that it’s a natural part of growth and learning. We’ll channel that energy into:
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Motor Skill Development — tossing, catching, rolling, crawling, walking.
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Language Development — reading time, speech development.
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Music and Movement — dancing, singing, outdoor play.
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Basic Concepts — helping notice and make sense of basic concepts, such as shapes and colors.
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Artistic Development — art and construction projects.
We invite you to take a look at the expanded Creative Curriculum. We also have more information under the Programs & Curriculum section.
The Creative Curriculum
Social/Emotional Development
To learn about self and others
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Trust known, caring adults
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Regulate own behavior
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Manages own feelings
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Responds to others’ feelings with growing empathy
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Plays with other children
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Learns to be a member of a group
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Uses personal care skills
Physical Development
To learn about moving
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Demonstrates basic gross motor skills
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Demonstrates basic fine motor skills
Cognitive Development
To learn about the world
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Sustains attention
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Understands how objects can be used
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Shows a beginning understanding of cause and affect
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Shows a beginning understanding that things can be grouped
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Uses problem-solving strategies
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Engages in pretend play
Language Development
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Develops receptive language
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Develops expressive language
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Participates in conversations
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Enjoys books and being read to
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Shows an awareness of pictures and print
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Experiments with drawing and writing
