Welcome to the toddler years! Your baby is moving on their own and learning the art of decision making. Tots in this program will enjoy story time, silly dance time, garden time, and play throughout the day – activities that lay the foundation for discovering math, science, art, and literature! Some skills we work on include: 

• Feeding ourselves at mealtimes 
• Sharing our space and toys during play 
• Communicating feelings and needs through ASL and other methods 

Here at the ELS, there’s no such thing as “terrible twos.” Instead, we focus on the joy, wonder, and curiosity that fills up our two-year-old classrooms. During this exciting age, children are most often their own best educator; our goal as teachers is to work alongside them, ensure they are supported in their active exploration journey while also being challenged to step outside the box. Things your “terrific two” will learn:  

• Social Emotional learning 
• The importance of community 
• Building relationships with peers and educators 

At this age, your youngster might have a hankering for a more structured curriculum and consistent daily schedule – but with plenty of room for fun! Our preschool child development program focuses on building cognitive performance through child-initiated, cooperative play. ELS preschoolers will practice skills such as: 

• Independence and self-reliance 
• Problem solving 
• Transitioning