Ages 2-3
Class Size: 12 Children
Room one is a 6:1:2 integrated class room. The students are between two and three years of age. We work on many skills throughout the school day during individual instruction times as well as group activities. Group activities include art/ sensory activities, gym time, music/ circle time, small group centers and play activities. Play times are an important part of our learning at this age. We teach appropriate play skills with a variety of classroom toys, as well as how to play next to or with someone else.
We focus on early social skills including turn taking, sharing and building attention spans to increase the amount of time students are able to play with a particular toy. Music is also an important part of our day in room one. Many students respond well to music and song, and it is often incorporated into instruction times, reinforcement intervals and transitions throughout the day.
Recently in Room 1...
11.6.24
There’s nothing like a good book, especially when you can share a beanbag chair with your bud! We are so proud of our students, taking on the world of early literacy like bosses.
10.23.24 This class of littles, many experiencing their first time away from home, is busy learning new social and conceptual skills. One moment, they’re playing side by side, learning to share space and interact with peers, and the next, they’re diving into early literacy activities. From playing within close proximity to others to exploring books and letters, these young students are gradually building the foundation for both social connections and academic growth, all in a nurturing and supportive environment.
9 12.24 Now in our 2nd week of school, our classroom has started to grasp the routine of lunching together. We still have 7 children at this time, and we help each to open their own lunch boxes, wrappers and containers, and to feed themselves. While we work towards independence skills, these kiddos are too little to be totally unassisted with these tasks, so lunch can be a very busy activity.
7.25.24 Waterplay
Waterplay time is one of the favorite times for our youngest students! In Room 1, our 2- and 3-year-olds are not only having a blast with water activities but also working hard on staying with the group and experimenting with objects, floating, sinking, and the water. Playing outdoors provides numerous benefits, including physical exercise, improved mood, and enhanced social interactions. Water tables, versus sprinklers, seem to be the favorite for this group. Watching them enjoy waterplay together while learning essential skills is truly heartwarming!
7.5.2024 We were back to school on Monday, had a holiday yesterday, and today we are back to work, learning about taking turns with the classroom toys. We love our people toys – whether little people or Barbie type people – we enjoy putting them in their houses, and also organizing them like the rainbow!
6.4.24 In our busy classroom, we learn a great deal through play. Today in our Play Centers, we practiced sharing, turn-taking, pretending, and acting out big person skills, like ironing clothes, cooking, and doctoring!
Centers for Play 4.22.24
In our dynamic classroom of 2 and 3-year-olds, everyone enthusiastically participates in play centers. Under the gentle guidance of the team, offering prompts to encourage functional play and interaction with peers, this structured yet playful environment provides valuable opportunities for the children to develop essential social, cognitive, and motor skills while fostering positive peer interactions and a love for learning through hands-on exploration.
Our Volunteers
10 Little Fingers 3.8.24
In Room 1, our sweet circle time unfolds as our youngsters gather, eager to learn a playful song celebrating their ten little fingers. The carousel captures their engaged faces, sitting attentively and proudly displaying their fingers, guided by Annie, one of our long-time and experienced teaching assistants.
