Toddler Program: 1 to 2 years
Toddler days are most significant years of development and change in a child’s life. The objectives of a toddler program are to prepare child for the Outside world like preschool. Toddler develops so much at their own pace and in their own way, which makes them exploring in nature. This program helps children explore and build interest within their comfort zone. Exposure of School Environment enhance their Fine motor and Gross Motor skills.
Methodology in Toddler Program
Teaching methodologies for Toddler Kids, Includes structured and unstructured activities like free play, role play, and art, without formal assessments, allowing children to learn through exploration.
In Montessori Method
Toddlers are self-directed through activities, where children choose activities based on their interests. Darling Bud’s classrooms are organized with materials that are designed to encourage curiosity and exploration. Teachers act as guides, observing and facilitating.
This method focuses on developing imagination and creativity. Children are told stories, taken for walks, and encouraged to play games and create toys.
In Play way Method
Children are happiest when they are playing. Playing helps children develop motor skills and enhance their mental and cognitive abilities.
Some Practical teaching methods for toddlers include:
• Multi-sensory instruction
Use visual, auditory, and tactile materials and activities to teach a concept.
• Hands-on learning
Involve children in activities that allow them to actively participate, investigate, and experience the subject matter.
• Play-based learning
Encourage children to learn through play and interaction with their environment.
• Self-directed learning
Encourage children to discover their surroundings and spark their creativity.
Toddler Activities
Our few Structured activities are:
1. Circle Time
2. Rhymes
3. Songs
4. Story sessions
5. Waterplay
6. Coloring
7. Painting
8. Tracing
9. EPL Activities
10. Montessori activities
11. Sensory play
12. Art and Craft
13. Narrating story Storytelling and puppetry
14. Concept or Theme based activities
15. Arranging, Sorting, Identifying
16. Fine motor activities and many more
Few Other outdoor and Physical activities are
1. Sand Play
2. Pool activities
3. Field trips and real-world exploration
4. Walk in the Garden
5. Kicking, Jumping, Walking, Running etc
6. Sports, Dance, Games and Exercise
