Helping two-year-olds develop with care and guidance

Twos

Our two-year-old program is designed to help your child develop in all areas, including social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical. We understand that at this age, children are rapidly growing and learning, and it’s important to provide them with a safe and nurturing environment that supports their growth.

The Benefits of Twos at Our Preschool

At our preschool, the Twos program offers an exciting and essential stage in early childhood development. This age is crucial for nurturing social, emotional, and cognitive skills, and our program focuses on creating a safe and enriching environment for toddlers to explore and learn. By incorporating structured activities with plenty of play, we ensure that every child feels engaged, valued, and prepared for the next steps in their education.

Key Benefits of Our Twos Program

Our Twos program provides a foundation for lifelong learning, offering numerous advantages that will support your child’s development. With a focus on building essential skills, we ensure each child enjoys a well-rounded experience that promotes growth.

  • Promotes Emotional Development: Children begin to understand and manage their emotions with the guidance of nurturing teachers
  • Encourages Socialization: Interacting with peers in a structured setting helps develop important social skills
  • Fosters Independence: Activities and routines encourage toddlers to gain confidence in their abilities, preparing them for future challenges
  • Introduces Early Learning Concepts: Through playful exploration, children are exposed to early academic skills like counting, colors, and shapes
  • Supports Physical Development: Active play helps strengthen coordination, motor skills, and overall physical growth

Our social and emotional milestones focus on helping your child develop skills such as sharing, taking turns, expressing emotions, and building relationships with others. Through play-based activities, your child will learn how to interact with others in a positive way and develop a sense of self-awareness.

Our cognitive milestones focus on helping your child develop problem-solving, memory, and critical-thinking skills. We use age-appropriate activities and games to help your child develop these skills and encourage curiosity and exploration.

Our physical milestones focus on helping your child develop their gross and fine motor skills. We provide plenty of opportunities for your child to engage in physical activities such as running, jumping, climbing, and playing with various toys and materials.

Our program includes potty training, which is an important milestone for two-year-olds. We work with you and your child to develop a plan that works for your family and helps your child make the transition to using the toilet independently.

Overall, our two-year-old program is designed to provide your child with a well-rounded and to provide your child with a well-rounded and supportive learning environment that helps them grow and develop in various areas.

We invite you to be a part of our twos community at Foundations Preschool. Let’s embark on this exciting journey of discovery, growth, and fun together. Every day in our junior program is an adventure, and we can’t wait to be a part of your child’s remarkable journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some typical language milestones for a two-year-old?
Most two-year-olds are using between 50 and 300 words and are starting to put two to three words together in simple phrases. They can usually follow simple two-step directions and are beginning to ask “what?” and “where?” questions.
Is it normal for a two-year-old to have tantrums?
Yes, tantrums are a very common part of this developmental stage. Two-year-olds are experiencing big emotions but have limited language skills to express them effectively, which can lead to frustration and outbursts.
What kind of cognitive skills are developing at age two?
Two-year-olds are developing a better understanding of cause and effect, are starting to engage in pretend play, and are improving their problem-solving skills through trial and error. They are also learning about object permanence and spatial relationships.
How do two-year-olds typically interact socially?
While they are becoming more interested in other children, parallel play (playing alongside but not directly with others) is still very common. They are also learning basic social skills like imitation and taking turns, though this is still developing.
What are some common gross motor skills for two-year-olds?
Most two-year-olds can run, jump, climb, walk up and down stairs (often one step at a time), kick a ball, and throw a ball overhand. Their balance and coordination are improving steadily.
What kind of fine motor skills should a two-year-old have?
They can typically build towers of about four to six blocks, turn pages in a book one at a time, scribble with crayons, and may be able to manipulate simple fasteners like large buttons or zippers.

Get in Touch

Send us a message, and let’s kickstart your child’s exciting journey into the world of joyful learning. For questions or more details, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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