Teachers of our two year olds encourage them to develop a love of learning through guidance and nurturing. Our two year old class provides a solid foundation for the continued growth of each student and prepares them for their early pre-k three year old class.
This classroom is for children age 2 years.
Teacher/Student Ratio - 1:6
Maximum of 12 students
Our Toddler Teachers
Ms. Andrea, Early Preschool Teacher 2’s
Ms. Andrea has a combined total of 10+ years of teaching children from birth to preschool age. She graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Multicultural Education. She is also a state certified mentor teacher, and is working on her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction concentrated in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Andrea finds teaching children very rewarding and a great way to help shape the future.
Ms. Alyse, Early Preschool Teacher 2’s
Ms. Alyse has over 10 years experience working with children ages 2-5 years. She has an Associate’s degree in Child Development, a Bachelor’s in Family and Children studies, and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. Alyse believes that you are your child’s first teacher, and that her job is to support you on the journey to help your child succeed.
Growing & Learning
Two year olds begin expressing interest in name recognition, and understanding the connection of their names to their self identity. Our teachers continue to foster independence and help your child learn the values of sharing, cooperation, and empathy as they interact with their peers in group activities. We continue working on building friendships and regulating our emotions.
Through hands-on experiences and play-based learning, children flourish as they solve simple puzzles, sort objects, and engage in early numeracy and literacy activities. Children grow in language development through conversations, reading stories, name and letter recognition, and beginning expressing their thoughts and feelings.
Dramatic play is biggest center for two year olds because this is the age when they want to mimic real life and practice what they are seeing in their world and at home. They work on their fine motor skills through art projects, blocks, puzzles, sensory, and manipulative toys as they refine their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Learning Self-Awareness
At two, children begin to develop self-awareness, gaining confidence in their abilities. Potty training begins at this age, as we learn about taking care of our bodies, washing our hands, and eating nutritious snacks.
