The toddler years, from ages 1-3, are a period of rapid changes and development. During this time, children are eager to explore, and strongly desire independence.
Plenty of activities to promote fine and gross motor skills.
Stimulate problem solving and critical thinking skills through exploration and play-based learning.
Pretend play to nurture imagination and cognitive development.
Expanding vocabulary through singing, reading, and conversation.
Interaction with peers (sharing, collaboration, conflict resolution).
Encourage autonomy (dressing, toilet training, feeding, simple chores) to build confidence and self-esteem.
Positive reinforcement and establishing boundaries.
Instill hygiene best practices.
Childproofed environment so toddlers can explore freely.
By fostering cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and creative skills, educators can help preschoolers build a strong foundation for future learning and development.
Engage in activities that encourage logical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.
Introduction to basic math concepts.
Expanding vocabulary and sentence structure through storytelling, reading, and conversation.
Finer motor skill activities such as drawing, cutting with scissors, and bread threading to improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Running, jumping, and sports are encouraged to further develop gross motor skills.
Playing to promote imagination, social understanding, and modeling appropriate behavior.
Nature exploration via gardening and teaching basic concepts of recycling, conserving water and caring for the environment.
Provide opportunities for success and positive reinforcement.
Assigning roles and responsibilities to instill a sense of accomplishment and leadership.
