Butterflies (twos)

Our 2’s program is designed for each child to transition from the sensory- motor world of toddlers to an increasingly social world. With the learning centers, the children will have the opportunity to move purposely, assert their independence and learn to communicate with their peers.

Butterflies Finger Painting

Teachers use their talent and expertise to design, adapt and invent learning centers that best serve the children in the room. Activities are open ended and emphasize process over product.

The children use our outdoor playground for gross motor activities, and sensory activities. Neighborhood walks and outings to local playgrounds occur often, weather permitting.

Our staff members are pediatric CPR and first aid trained and continuing education in alignment with the Idaho STARS Professional Development System (I-STARS)

Learning centers include:

• Dramatic play – kitchen area, dress up clothes, dolls, puppets

• Table Toys/Manipulative’s – pegs, table blocks, puzzles

• Sand/water play – sand and water toys

• Library – board books

• Blocks – cars, people, animals

• Art – crayons, washable markers, easel painting, stamps,
  collage material, play dough

Group activities allow children to practice social skills such as cooperation, sharing and taking turns.