Early Discovery Begins Here

The terrific twos is a time when your child will be busy discovering anything and everything in their path! Since Bright Years Academy individual age programs are truly progressive, they expand the experience for children as they move from one program to the next. The Toddler Program is an appropriate leap from the Young Toddler Program, as the classrooms change to present individual choices for a growing awareness and affinity to learn. Play-based learning is perfect for toddlers, who are naturally curious and explorative.

Toddlers ­­­­begin to express interest to move from independent play to parallel play, so we encourage comfortable play with friends and respectful interactions in a group setting. Throughout the day, Teachers also engage each child in conversation with open-ended questions to encourage growing language skills. We encourage peer connections and emphasize social skills needed to play well with others, which will become increasingly important at the next developmental stage.

Toddler Classrooms with Room to Discover

Our toddler classrooms offer just the right number of choices for children to feel confident and not overwhelmed.

Toddler Toilet Training

Another important aspect of the Toddler Program is toilet training, which is integrated throughout the day and handled with respect and patience. We understand that children become ready to start this process at different stages, so we offer praise and encouragement while allowing children to approach this milestone at their own pace. Child-size toilets and sinks are available, and Teachers encourage children to sit and attempt using the toilet during regular diaper changing times.

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How Children Grow, Explore, Discover, & Learn

Each moment of caring for a child is a potential learning experience. Everyday activities allow for valuable interactions between Teachers and children. These experiences, such as diaper changing, toilet training, and meal time, are opportunities for individualized learning experiences. Our Teachers know that learning occurs in the tiny moments, and these small lessons have a significant cumulative effect on a child’s development. When you entrust us with the care of your child, the Bright Years Academy community loves and knows how to educate and care, engaging together with smiles, laughter, and learning.

 

Our Toddler Program focuses on the following Early Learning & Development Standards:

Cognition

When toddlers present an inquisitive stream of questions, and when they begin to increase their attention span and patience to anticipate answers.

Social & Emotional Development

When toddlers manage drop-offs and separations with ease, and when they can name emotions or expressions in pictures, and when they seek out and comfortably play with friends.

Physical Development & Health

When toddlers can walk and run on various surfaces confidently, and when they understand the reasoning behind basic self-care such as eating healthy, being clean, and taking rest time.

Early Language, Communication & Literacy

When toddlers are comfortable speaking, when they can differentiate nouns, verbs, and pronouns, and when they inflect their questions with heartwarming emotion and curiosity.

Creative Arts

When toddlers describe or ask questions about a work of art, and when they can show appreciation for the creative work of their friends.

Early Mathematical Discovery

When toddlers compare groups of different items with an increasing vocabulary regarding number, size, and measurable quantity.

Early Scientific Inquiry

When toddlers gather information, such as recognizing different ways things can move (roll, bounce, spin, slide), and when they identify observable properties of objects (heavy, soft, green).

TODDLER CLASSROOM FEATURES:

  • Toddler-sized cots for napping
  • Clean, comfortable, and secure diaper changing stations
  • Toddler-sized toilets and handwashing sinks
  • Furniture with smooth, rounded corners
  • Children’s artwork on display
  • Toddler-height floor shelves with baskets of colorful and stimulating manipulatives
  • An increase in the number of areas of interest
  • Self-help features to encourage independence

TODDLER LEARNING CENTERS:

Circle Time Area

Where children and Teachers gather daily as a class.

Block and Floor Toy Area

Where children have access to blocks for creating small structures and experimenting with the physics of building.

Literacy Center

Where children curl up with a favorite book to read quietly.

Manipulatives Center

Where shelves hold baskets brimming with curriculum toys for fine motor development.

Art Center

Where children have access to drawing, coloring, and painting materials to experiment with as they explore their creative expression of self.

Sensory Table Center

Where children conduct science experiments with sand and water.

Dramatic Play Center

Where toy food and plastic dishes are stocked in a play kitchen area, and where costumes and props are available for children to dress up and play or act.

Outdoor Classroom

Where Teachers bring activities and items outside to continue the group learning through play.

What will my Toddler learn today?

 

Toddlers are comfortable and enjoy the anticipation of daily routines. This structure allows them to feel confident discovering what their individual interests are.

Our days are structured to fit the needs of every child while offering plenty of room for each child to grow in their own unique direction. There is no “standard” day, but this flexible structure developed by our team allows you to see what types of activities your child will engage in with us each day.

DAILY ACTIVITIES for a TODDLER

  • Morning Outdoor Experience
  • Morning Snack
  • Planned Curriculum Activities
  • Circle Time
  • Learning Center Exploration
  • Lunch
  • Nap/Rest Time
  • Afternoon Outdoor Experience
  • Afternoon Snack
  • Planned Curriculum Activities
  • Storytime
  • Learning Center Exploration