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. Taylor, Early Preschool Teacher 2’s
Ms. Taytay (as the students call her) has been working in childcare for 6 years, 3 of which have been with Saint Johns Preschool. She has a n associate degree in Early Education and Administration.
Ms. Kaylee, Assistant Teacher 2’s
Ms. Kaylee has a background in music education and elementary musical studies, and is currently pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus on birth through third grade. Ms. Kaylee is starting her second years at Saint John’s.
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.
