(24 months to 36 months) - CONTINUED
—————————— (page 2) ——————————

What a Two Year Old Needs
A strong sense of belonging, importance and acceptance.
Acknowledgement of their intelligence, feelings & perceptions.
Acknowledgement they are capable and terrific individuals.
Freedom to explore who they are creatively and cognitively.
Activities that stimulate & accommodate a growing attention span.
Acknowledgement they are social individuals who
are capable of compassion and caring and deserve respect.

Structure is Provided
We create a consistent daily schedule for essential predictability.
Age appropriate limitations and classroom rules are established.
Consistent expectations with calm redirection.
There are well developed centers in the classroom for learning.
Teachers create an exciting, provocative and organized environment.

Freedom for Self -expression is Provided
Our activities and learning materials change often daily & weekly.
Self exploration and experimentation is encouraged through sensorial
and hands-on-activities.
Teachers encourage imaginative play and child initiated activities.