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 people 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 and 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 their behavior
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Manages their feelings and responds to others’ feelings with growing empathy.
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Plays with other children
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Learns o be a member of a group and 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 effect
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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
