Our toddler classroom is filled with opportunities to explore, problem solve, create, and learn through play. Our curriculum theme of the month is winter. We have used this as a guide to introduce and practice new vocabulary, incorporate our focus of shape (rectangle) and color (white) of the month, practice fine and large motor skills, and build on natural curiosity through using our senses to learn and grow.
Gross Motor Fun inside! An indoor snowball fight and balancing on a rectangular beam.
Individual discovery tubs are filled with items to discover by touching, pouring, sorting, and scooping.
Polar bear shape sort and a rectangular polar bear craft have been a fun way to learn about arctic animals, shapes, and fine motor skills.
Free choice center opportunities provide toddlers with materials to explore and create igloos and “homes” for arctic animals.
Using our five senses to discover hot cocoa / cold whipped cream and enhance a Maurice Sendak classic Chicken Soup with Rice!
Lacing provides problem solving skills, patience, and practice.
