Two Year Olds

At two years old, children are experiencing a whole new level and understanding of independence.  They are working on understanding themselves as separate from other people, understanding their space in the world and how what they do affects things and people.  Many of the objectives we have for two year olds are made with this understanding of their developmental stage in mind.

Curriculum Objectives

  1. Self-help skills
    • putting on coat and shoes independently
    • pouring water into a glass
    • washing hands independently
    • toileting
  2. Respect for materials/follow routines
    • using materials in appropriate ways
    • cleaning up toys
    • participating at circle time
    • following transitions
  3. Relationships
    • Learning social skills such as conflict resolution, sharing and communication
    • Connecting with teacher(s) as a trusted adult
    • Learning to be part of a group (waiting for turn, raising hands, recognizing group needs)
    • engage in simple interactions with peers
  4. Feelings
    • begin to recognize and label feelings in others
    • start working on conflict resolution, learning language of caring for others
    • begin to label own feelings, assert rights
  5. Cognitive
    • Recognize colors and shapes
    • Recognize name in print
    • Begin to understand categorizing and grouping of similar objects
    • Begin to work on expressing observations of world around self
    • Establish an interest in learning new things