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February 21, 2020

Toddlers work with hearts, peeling

February’s themes are all about heart shapes (and other shapes). We have hearts to glue, post, transfer, paint, hold, and sing about. Mid-February, the theme will change to everything ladybug. Eggs and tangerines We also have been peeling eggs and tangerines as a daily work choice. Those two … [Read more...]

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February 13, 2020

Love Is in the Air

Valentine’s Day is Friday, Feb. 14! We will play some games, along with passing out valentines to friends. We have been learning the days of the week and months of the year in Spanish with Ms. Christina and in Japanese with Ms. Ayako. We will check out French (love language), too. We will … [Read more...]

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February 5, 2020

Toddlers learning about weather

As the children arrived to class after winter break, they seemed excited to return to school, and many parents told me that their child was eager to come back. It was a smooth transition back to the classroom routine. We have two new children in our classroom who are getting used to our … [Read more...]

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January 24, 2020

Winter themes abound in toddler room

January offers many themes: “Children of the World” (activities explained below), weather, snow and things that go with snow, such as mittens, polar animals, snowflakes, snowmen, and fake snow in the sensory bin. We have books about polar bears, and one that gives the Spanish verbs for what polar … [Read more...]

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January 14, 2020

Toddlers visit winter wonderland

This month, we will talk about snow, ice and arctic animals. We will look at the beautiful colors of the aurora borealis. We will compare what arctic animals eat and how they sleep. We will compare how tall we are to penguins. We will waddle like penguins with a pillow between our knees. We will … [Read more...]

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December 17, 2019

Toddlers learn about holiday traditions

We seem to be flying through December! Perhaps it's not only because December has just a few weeks of school, but perhaps also because the classroom has become well-established. Routines are almost effortless, and children are meeting the high expectations we have of each child at his or her … [Read more...]

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December 6, 2019

Toddlers desire, need independence

As we settle into the routines and structure of our classroom, it is helpful to remember the importance of independence for toddlers. Independence is a natural desire and crucial for toddlers. During the toddler years, a child transitions from an infant to a young child with increasingly … [Read more...]

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November 6, 2019

Bracelets, handwashing are popular

November has arrived, and, finally, some cooler weather. Some Florida trees are finally shedding their leaves, creating a perfect fall theme of leaves, squirrels, and turkeys. With the national Thanksgiving holiday in mind, we will explore foods through cards and matching and stories. We also … [Read more...]

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November 6, 2019

Toddlers are seeing orange

Our classroom is full of activity and increasing friendly connections. Students have transitioned from separation environment to secure exploration and engagement. Themes The classroom themes have been fall, pumpkins, bats, spiders and cats, with the addition of wild animals. We focus on … [Read more...]

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October 25, 2019

Toddlers take a bite out of apple season

We are on our way with engaging experiences and gathering a newfound community of friendship! We have had so much fun this month getting to know one another. Our inner spirituality is emerging and fully present! Our rhythms are manifesting as the children gain more independence in the … [Read more...]

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