Toddler

Sense of order

It is important for toddlers to have confidence in their world and this can be accomplished by establishing daily routines that will develop a sense of order. Consistency with activities and routines is comforting to the toddlers and makes them feel secure. A change in the environment can result in toddlers becoming upset or seeming out of balance. The sensitive period of order allows the brain to develop the ability to learn how to organize and classify the environment.

Toddlers enjoy participating in activities that maintain order, such as cleaning, putting things away and other daily activities.

Practical Life

Real-life experiences are the focus in the area of practical life. Toddlers learn how to feed themselves, prepare meals, and accomplish life skills purposefully. Practical life activities are designed to assist the child in becoming self-efficient and independent, offering opportunities to contribute and participate in developing a sense of belonging. Toddlers love to be a part of a community where they can have an impact, and our mixed-age group fosters opportunities for older toddlers to show and help younger ones, and the younger ones to learn from them.

Toileting

Learning to use the toilet is a step towards independence and a process of self-construction. This happens when the child develops trust and confidence in the environment. Our Toddler Community guides observe and witness these signs of development in the child and the proper assistance is provided to respect the process in a harmonious way.

Grace and courtesy

The skill and understanding of social behaviors is learned by observation and imitation. Our guides are very self-aware and constantly role model grace and courtesy, respectful expressions, tone of voice and precise movements to children to encourage courteous interactions.