The tiny hands of two year olds
October 26, 2017, 06:30 AM
The more time that I spend
involved in the “Time for Two’s” program at West Richmond, the more I realize
how incredibly interesting this age group is!
Even though they are such
tiny little beings, they are already beginning to explore and enjoy the
experiences around them in so many amazing ways!
When we come together each
afternoon, I am excited to see their “tiny hands” engaged in many types of
activities afforded them. Some of them
always gravitate towards the types of tactile opportunities that allow them to
dig and splash, or pour and push different types of materials in a sensory
situation. Other children seem to always
speed towards the art activities, where they can paint, draw, dip or dab with
different materials set out each day.
Many children seem
mesmerized by materials that encourage building or grasping pieces of puzzles
or materials that can be moved in various directions, encouraging their fine
motor skills and hand-eye coordination effectively.
Reading interesting
materials also challenges the children to look as well as listen. Eating their provided snacks also seems to
encourage them to participate in rituals that require hand washing, opening and
closing containers, eating independently and closing up their chosen food.
Circle time also creates
an opportunity for the children to expand their listening, observation and
singing skills, as well as increasing their ability to take turns and share
materials that are provided to expand their learning.
Each of these daily
experiences help the children to discover and develop their own abilities,
even at such a young age.
We are very excited to see
your children growing and learning in the “Time for Two’s” environment. Looking forward to many more fun days ahead!
Sincerely,
Teacher Lori Moore
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