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Growing Threes

2 1/2 - 3 Years

Growing Threes

The Growing Threes classroom is designed for older two year olds and early three year olds. In this daycare classroom we continue to follow a structured routine so that the students know what to expect each day. We will build on the skills that were taught in the Talented Toddlers classroom and continue to teach shapes, colors, numbers and name recognition through daily circle time and our thematic units. In this childcare classroom we review the Animal Action Songs curriculum and begin to introduce Frog Street Press curriculum. With Frog Street Press there is a song, story and character that correlates with each letter. The children receive their own take home books and songs to share with you so that you can be practicing letter recognition at home! Sensory exploration and imaginative play are built into the daily schedule to continue to enhance verbal and social skills amongst peers.

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Alphabet Action

Alphabet Action is used in our toddler classrooms to teach students the importance of understanding the names and sounds of letters. This skill is one of the most crucial building blocks for beginning literacy. Alphabet Action is a collection of phonics and action songs taught through music. It is a powerful and enjoyable tool to help gain knowledge about alphabet letters and understand what they are, what they sound like, and what they look like. Alphabet Action has a diverse and catchy musical phrase for each letter.

Exploratory Classes

Students ages two years and older will have the opportunity to participate in each of the following exploratory classes once per week. These classes are included in your childcare tuition at no additional charge.

Students will be introduced to an early childhood music and movement program based on the belief that every child is musical. Research has proven that music nurtures a child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and language development. You will see your child grow and develop in all these areas at his or her own pace. Each daycare class is made up of singing and dancing activities, playing games, reading books, playing instruments, and more.

We are so excited to expand our music classes at Talented Tots to include the toddler classes. Toddler music classes will include singing, fingerplays, movement, dancing and instrument exploration. We will use fun songs to learn about animals, transportation, holidays, seasons, rhymes and much more. We will explore moving our fingers, hands and whole body because movement is key to learning. We will also nurture the toddler’s singing and speaking voice with an age-appropriate mix of songs and rhymes. Toddlers will explore instruments which are designed just for toddlers, like shakers and drums, as well as other non-musical props like balls, scarves, puppets and more. Be watching for lists of songs that we will be singing in class so you can sing along at home with their favorites.

Supplies List
  • Sippy
  • Cups Cot sheet (pack-n-play size)
  • Pacifier (optional)
  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Ointments (as needed)
  • Blanket
  • Change of clothes
  • Pull-ups
  • Sunblock
Daily Schedule

As your child’s vocabulary increases, it’s important that they are given the opportunity to ask a lot of questions and begin learning about their environment. Our day is set up specifically for them to experience educational hands-on activities. Our schedule and curriculum, Frog Street Press, is specially designed to give your child quality educational, interactive, and fun experiences!

Time              Activity
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM bathroom break, hand washing, morning snack
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Circle Time (calendar, Alphabet Action songs, theme-based story/songs)
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM Fine motor project (craft, cutting, coloring, handwriting, etc.)
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Outside Play (weather permitting)
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM Hand washing, Story Time
11:05 AM - 11:45 AM Lunch, bathroom break, hand washing
11:45 AM - 11:50 AM Nap Time songs
11:50 AM - 2:00 PM Nap/Quiet Time
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Center Time, bathroom break, hand washing
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Music & Movement
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Outside Play (weather permitting)
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Hand washing, science/sensory/social studies
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM Table toys/manipulative play, bathroom break, hand washing
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM Review of the Day (theme-based songs, Alphabet Action songs, stories, etc.)
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM Center Time
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Free Play, Pick Up

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