Organization of the Day
 

Greeting Time

Upon arrival to the classroom families are greeted by a teacher who is ready to discuss any concerns or special instructions they may have. At this time children are free to explore the classroom. This takes place between 6:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m.

Circle Time

During this time the children are introduced to the weekly theme and any concepts they are learning.

Breakfast Time

From 9:30 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. breakfast is served. It is prepared in the kitchen and the children eat in their classroom.

Activity Time

From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the children in small groups are participating in story time, art/center explorations.

Outside Time

Weather permitting, the children enjoy outside time from 10:50 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.  During this time they are able to participate in gross motor activities.

Lunch

From 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the children are eating lunch that has been prepared in the kitchen.

Nap Time

By 12:30 p.m. with soft music playing, the children have settled down for nap. They will nap until 2:30 p.m.

Snack Time

The children eat their snack between 2:40 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Snack is prepared in the kitchen and eaten in the classroom.

Circle Time Review

From 3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. the children review the morning circle time along with having a music activity.

Afternoon Outside Time

Weather permitting the children experience gross motor play in their playground from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Afternoon Snack

Snack is prepared in the kitchen and served in the classroom from 4:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Late Afternoon/Going Home

From 3:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the children make the transition from TLC to their home when their families arrive.  Special messages and highlights of the day are shared with families through the Two Year Old daily sheet and conversations with the teachers. During this time children are participating in center play, story time, and art experiences.

2's Curriculum

The two-year-old room will help introduce your child to the potty. We will imply potty training throughout the day.  In our centers we focus on the children.  Children in the classroom have choices of what center they would like to adventure to.  The centers consist of dramatic play, blocks, table toys, practical life, library, writing, science, water, and art.  In these centers they are learning their language, social, and fine motor skills.  These centers are open on a daily basis.  Weekly themes are used to enhance and change learning centers and introduce new concepts to the children.

2 B's Curriculum

In my classroom I use Ages & Stages and Creative Curriculum.  This helps me to perform and teach at the children’s level by providing lesson plans and activities that are suitable for them.  Circle time, arts and crafts, and story time are done daily provided with songs that coincide with the weekly theme.  Hands on activities are also done to promote gross and fine motor skills. 

We have been doing a great job with potty training our students—majority of my class are in underwear.  Each day we review our shapes, colors, numbers and learning to recognize our name.