Our Toddler program is a peaceful, joyful first introduction to school!

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Through purposeful work and class routines, children develop independence, concentration, and a sense of order as they choose activities focused on language, sensory awareness, fine motor skills, and self-care.

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The children take responsibility for our classroom community as they prepare food, care for plants, and join in our daily whole-class meal. They explore art materials through process-oriented projects both in a small-group setting and independently throughout the day.

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Social and emotional learning is a key component of our class; the children practice turn-taking and patience, and gain empathy for those around them as they learn and work alongside their classmates and teachers.

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The outdoors is an important extension of our environment–we spend as much time as possible in our Tot Lot, which provides gross-motor practice, a chance to work in our garden, and opportunities to observe and interact with nature and our neighborhood. Time with rhymes and songs, musical instruments, books, and class conversations offer the opportunity to interact as a large group each day.