Totschool
 

 

Cognitive Development 

We introduce early concepts like colors, shapes, numbers, and letters through fun, engaging activities. Toddlers sort colorful buttons, match shape puzzles, build with number blocks, and sing counting songs. Cause and effect comes alive when they mix colors in paint or watch a ball roll down a ramp they built themselves!​

 

Language Development

Every day is full of chatter, questions, and laughter! Toddlers grow their vocabulary during story time, sing-alongs, and pretend play. They tell “stories” with puppets, name objects in books, and engage in conversations with teachers and peers—learning to express their ideas and feelings with words.

 

​Social and Emotional Development

Sharing, taking turns, and managing big feelings are all part of being two! We support emotional growth with puppets, emotion cards, and dramatic play. Children practice cooperation while building a tower together or playing “kitchen” side-by-side. Circle time songs like “If You’re Happy and You Know It” help them identify and express emotions.

 

​Fine and Gross Motor Skills

From painting at the easel to climbing outdoor structures, toddlers are always on the move! We strengthen fine motor skills with activities like stringing large beads, using crayons and scissors, and playing with playdough. Gross motor skills develop through dancing, hopping games, obstacle courses, and riding scooters or push toys.

 

​Independence and Self-Help Skills

We encourage toddlers to take charge in age-appropriate ways. They practice washing hands, serving themselves snack, cleaning up their toys, and putting on shoes (Velcro, of course!). We turn routines into learning moments, building self-confidence one small task at a time.

 

​Exploration and Curiosity

Exploration is everywhere—from sensory bins filled with rice and scoops, to nature walks where we search for bugs and leaves. Toddlers dig in the sandbox, make masterpieces with play dough and gems stones, and experiment with magnets, flashlights, and textures. Every moment is a chance to discover something new.

 

​Our experienced teachers guide learning with warmth, encouragement, and lots of enthusiasm. With every little task, your 2 year old is building confidence, independence, and a sense of responsibility—all while having fun!

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