2 1 / 2 to 3 years old Preppers
2 to 2 1 / 2 years old Twaddlers Our Twaddler curriculum encourages little ones to use their newfound independence as they continue to develop their motor skills and build relationships with friends and teachers.
Our Prepper curriculum is tiered to meet the children at this transitionary period and lays the groundwork for skills that will be needed for success in Preschool.
Curriculum Components: • Circle time to foster communication skills and social-emotional development • Introduction to L.E.A.P.® workbooks to further refine motor skills and critical thinking • Introduction to early literacy skills through our Phonics with Phoebe Early Connections Kit® • Exposure to technology such as L.E.A.P. Interactive® boards and classroom devices* to hone 21st century skills • Continuation of sign language with Gibby Gibbon® to further develop language skills • Continued exploration of manners and etiquette with Penny Polite® • Physical fitness and gross motor activities with Flexi Flamingo® • Teacher-facilitated exploration in learning areas such as dramatic play, art and sensory, math and manipulatives, etc. • Outdoor time to encourage movement and play with peers • Potty Training with Flexi Flamingo® • Teacher facilitated journals
Curriculum Components:
• Circle time to foster social-emotional development • Introduction to early literacy skills through our Phonics with Phoebe Early Connections Kit® • Continuation of sign language with Gibby Gibbon® to further develop communication skills • Continued exploration of manners and etiquette with Penny Polite® • Physical fitness and gross motor activities with Flexi Flamingo® • Teacher-facilitated exploration in learning areas such as dramatic play, gross motor, math and manipulatives, etc. • Outdoor time to encourage movement and play with peers • Potty Training with Flexi Flamingo® • Teacher facilitated journals
Age-Specific Milestones:
A snapshot of several of the many milestones your Prepper should reach this year: • Consistently follow simple, two-step directions • Become familiar with routines and understand the flow of the day • Demonstrate large muscle movements such as balancing, catching balls, and standing on one foot • Initiate pretend play scenarios with teachers and peers • Respond to questions asked by teachers and other trusted adults using three- to five-word phrases consistently
Age-Specific Milestones:
A snapshot of several of the many milestones your Twaddler should reach this year: • Follow simple, two-step directions • Develop large muscle movements such as jumping and skipping • Respond to questions asked by teachers and other trusted adults using three- to four-word phrases consistently • Further develop fine motor skills by grasping blocks, crayons, and feeding utensils • Play with multiple toys at once such as dolls or blocks • Play intentionally with peers • Continue to build relationships with friends
• Use increased vocabulary and ask questions such as “Why?” and “What’s that?” • Demonstrate independent self-help skills such as washing hands, toileting, and feeding • Intentionally select toys and materials for play and exploration • Intentionally select peers to play with
*Depending on state regulations, iPads or computers are available in our Preppers and up classrooms as appropriate for milestone development. Children will interact with technology on a limited basis with adult monitoring to explore digital concepts. The use of technology to enhance learning has many benefits, including promoting logical thinking and creativity, providing game-like learning, and supporting additional learning modalities.
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