2 YEARS OLD

OUR PRIMARY GOALS

• Foster in each child a feeling of autonomy, positive self-concept, independence, and respect of others

• Meet each child's physical needs and encourage the   development of self care

• Further develop personal exploration of the world as seen   from the toddler's eye

• Prevent over and under stimulation 

• Develop the love of Christ  

HOW WE DO IT

• Provide a loving, caring atmosphere

• Foster a joyful, enthusiastic and spontaneous approach to children's discoveries

• Develop social skills by establishing a foundation of respect for others

• Enrich and encourage language development

• Support toilet training

• Encourage each toddler to help dress themselves

• Allow children to assist with various duties at snack and meal times

• Incorporate freedom of choices during center time

• Present a choice of quality resources for all activity centers

• Maintain a more relaxed atmosphere in smaller sub groups

• Teach blessings at lunch, snack, and dinner

• Nurture a calm and flexible atmosphere where physical affection is freely given

• Lead Bible stories, finger plays, and songs about God's love for us and our gift of salvation through Jesus Christ

• Introduce the curriculum areas of art, science, cooking, social studies, dramatic play, manipulative activities, and language arts are strongly enriched

• Use large motor skills in outdoor activity

• Reflect an attitude of Christian belief for the children to see