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JUMPING MONKEYS
About the Classroom
Teacher:Child Ratio - 1:5
Mrs. Keri/Lead Teacher - A.A. in Early Childhood
Ms. Crystal/Assistant Teacher - NC Credentials I & II
The classroom is set up for children ages 1 -2 1/2 to be able to explore and manipulate their environment independently. As part of the Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers, lessons are planned around the children's interests, individual needs and emerging skills. Through activities, added materials and teacher support, the children are expanding their knowledge base and their gross and fine motor skills. They are also expanding their speech and language skills through group activities and reading times. Forming relationships is key in this age group, and through positive and nurturing interactions between adults and children, WCDC has created a warm and inviting environment for learning and growing.
Creative Curriculum Goals and Objectives for Infants, Toddlers and Two's. (2006, The Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies, Inc.)
Social Development [To learn about self and others]
1. Trusts known, caring adults.
2. Regulates own behavior.
3. Manages own feelings.
4. Responds to others' feelings with growing empathy.
5. Plays with other children.
6. Learns to be a member of a group.
7. Use personal care skills.
Physical Development [To learn about moving]
8. Demonstrates basic gross motor skills (i.e. - walking up and down stairs, running, jumping off one step, increasing balance)
9. Demonstrates basic fine motor skills. (i.e. - scribbling with a crayon, using scissors, holding a cup, placing small items in small containers)
Cognitive Development [To learn about the world]
10. Sustains attention.
11. Understands how objects can be used.
12. Shows a beginning understanding of cause and effect.
13. Shows a beginning understanding that things can be grouped.
14. Uses problem-solving strategies.
15. Engages in pretend play.
Language Development [To learn about communicating]
16. Develops receptive language skills (listening)
17. Develops expressive language skills (speaking)
18. Participates in conversations.
19. Enjoys books and being read to.
20. Shows an awareness of pictures and print.
21. Experiments with drawing and writing (scribbling/imitating strokes)
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