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Engaging Toddler Programs | SimplySmart Childcare

Toddlers

Our Beta program is tailormade for the developmental needs of a toddler.

Our educators provide many fun activities to foster exploration, problem-solving and analytical skills. They work to build a strong bond with their students so they are able to model desired behaviour so children can learn how to navigate everyday social situations. As toddlers begin to use language to communicate, they are presented with various learning opportunities to promote optimal development in this area.

Toddler showing creativity while playing with toy camera

Curriculum

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Our educators conduct regular observations and build their program plans around the interests and needs of their students within the guidelines of the How Does Learning Happen Play-Based curriculum in Ontario.

At SimplySmart our educators also adhere to a yearly curriculum outline designed by a seasoned Program & Curriculum Manager which includes phonetic sound and number recognition, and age-appropriate cultural and scientific concepts. Our classroom materials are specifically chosen to help develop cognitive, social, fine and gross motor skills. Our toddlers are free to explore these materials while being engaged by their educators and socializing with peers.

Art expression and sensory play is also a large part of daily programming which helps with behaviour and emotional regulation! As toddlers experiment with various materials in these two areas, they gain an understanding of a variety skills needed to learn how to read, write, and learn math concepts.

During circle time, our toddlers learn valuable life skills such as self-control, comprehension, and social skills. They enjoy fun and engaging songs, stories, and lessons to help extend learning in many areas.

TODDLERS WILL EXPERIENCE TO:

Develop cognitive, social, and motor skills with selected materials.

Express themselves through art and sensory activities.
Gain life skills like self-control and comprehension during circle time.

Enjoy engaging songs, stories, and lessons for extended learning.

Development Goals

Social/Emotional Developmental Goals

Beginning to show empathy for others and display this feeling through actions or words. For example, when observing a friend fall down a child says, “oh no!” or walking over to comfort them with a hug.
Playing alongside others in parallel play.
Beginning to express feelings in language, gestures, or facial expressions as well as reacting to the feelings of others.
Following directions and beginning to show impulse control.
Showing increased attention span and focus when completing short, simple activities.

Cognitive Developmental Goals

Maintaining attention for increasing lengths of time while ignoring distractions or turning towards a distraction but regaining focus.
Displaying the ability to problem-solve whether by seeking the help of an adult or through trial and error.
Using terms related to time, such as “tomorrow,” or “yesterday.” Using “math language,” such as “more,” “all gone,” etc.
Acting out familiar themes in pretend play. (feeding a baby doll or cooking)
Displaying the ability to follow predictable routines.

Language Development Goals

Sitting and listening to a story, maintaining focus.
Responding to longer and more complex commands.
Combining words into increasingly longer sentences in social situations and pretend play.
Observing and attempting to join in conversations.

Physical Development Goals

Standing and balancing on one foot for a short period of time.
Taking a few steps on a raised surface.
Developing full body impulse control.
Remaining coordinated during dance and action songs.
Beginning to participate in self-care routines, such as dressing themselves and feeding themselves.

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