The Back 40 Class Goals
Our teachers and aides work with your children both individually and as a group on age appropriate developmental skills.
Children can expect a fun, loving age appropriate classroom with enthusiastic teachers! Daily Music and Movement, Circle Time, Arts and Crafts, Literacy activities and Outdoor Play make this the best 2 year old room around!
You can feel confident that your child is not only cared for in a loving safe environment, but is also learning the skills that he or she will need to excel in the months and years to come!
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Key concepts and activities for children 2 years old are:
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Support Potty training
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Correct use of art supplies and tools
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Play in centers and work on group activities
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Social skills of taking turns, sharing, using words
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Expand vocabulary and pronunciation
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Gross-motor skills such as balance, running, jumping are improved upon through daily outdoor play
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Beginning to understand their expressed emotions
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Social interactions with peers
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Personal interest play/learning, including blocks, homemaking, art, puzzles, sand/water table, library and music
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Manners and forgiveness
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Teachers:
Celine McDaniel, Haileigh Riegle, Erica Gazdik
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Class Features
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The Back 40 has a child to teacher ratio of 6 to 1
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Age appropriate toys and books
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Outdoor toddler playground
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Meals and snacks are provided at no extra charge and meet USDA standards
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