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Program Goals: 2 year olds
1. To provide a wide variety of age appropriate activities, within a routine, that draws from the curriculum areas of: art, math, science, cooking, music and movement, large muscle, social studies, dramatic play, language arts, manipulative, multi-cultural, health and safety activities and field trips.
2. To provide a nurturing, flexible, and calm atmosphere where physical affection is freely given, self-concept is enhanced, independence is encouraged and expectations are made clear.
3. To develop self-help skills in order to create a feeling of independence and confidence in the child (this can be accomplished by toilet training, encouraging a child to try to help dress themselves and letting the child help dish out food).
4. To develop staff potential through proper supervision by making expectations clear, following through to see that expectations are met, and utilizing staff input and their abilities.
5. To be supportive of parents, encouraging involvement, encouraging open and honest communication while using tact and discretion.
6. To establish room awareness among staff so that a safe environment is always present both indoors and out.
7. To meet each child's physical needs while setting the stage for future independence in self care.
8. To provide ample opportunity for the use of large motor skills and outdoor activity.
9. To establish a foundation of respect for others.
10. To encourage social development through cooperative play.
11. To establish respect for the equipment and materials.
12. To establish an observation system in which notes on children are kept.