Toddlers (19-26mos)

The Itsy Bitsy Spiders
Our Itsy Bitsy Spiders classroom focuses on hands-on experiences that encourage your toddler to foster curiosity in a safe and nurturing environment. Children at this age often have a vast amount of energy, so our toddler program works to emphasize learning through play in order to develop confidence, as well as a sense of identity. In the Itsy Bitsy Spiders classroom, our teachers promote:

• Social Skills
  *imitation through words and actions
  *item and picture naming
  *conversation through pictures and puppets
  *following directions and asking questions
• Emotional Skills
  *understanding and expressing emotions
  *developing listening skills
  *peer interaction
• Physical Skills
  *body awareness
  *large motor skills including jumping, running, kicking, tossing, and dancing
  *small motor skills including hand-eye coordination through drawing and writing
• Intellectual Skills
  *responding to own name
  *color and shape identification
  *cause and effect through trial and error

Itsy Bitsy Spiders Daily Schedule