The Ladybugs
2's and young 3 year olds
Welcome to Our Room
Our living and learning environment is designed to meet the overall needs of young preschoolers and to facilitate their development through age-appropriate experiences. Due to the individuality of each child expectations vary; each child is challenged but not hurried. Lesson plans are individualized based on observations and goals for each child.
Language Skills
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Increase vocabulary, 3-5 word phrases
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Identifies animals, simple objects and names friends in class
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Participates in songs, nursery rhymes, finger plays
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Looks at books and enjoys listening to stories
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Expanding vocabulary with the use of plurals, pronouns and past tenses
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Answers “Who” and “Where” questions
Math
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Verbally Counting 1-10 & 10-20
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Comparing sizes and amounts, learning concepts such as big/small, short/tall, more/less
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Identifying shapes and colors
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Matching objects
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Simple large peg puzzles
Social Emotional
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Develop self-esteem through self-awareness and a positive self-image
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Develop independence through learning how to care for oneself
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Verbalize wants, needs and thoughts
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Use of manners: please, thank you, I need help
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Develops basic safety awareness skills
Fine motor
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Lacing beads
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Express creativity with the use variety of markers, paint brushes, and drawing materials
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Draws a simple face, vertical and horizontal lines
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Rolls, pounds and squeezes playdough
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Builds tower with blocks
Body Coordination
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Throws a small object with meaning
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Catches a ball
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Jumps with two feet
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Claps and dances with music
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Runs with coordination
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Moves up and down stairs
Personal Skills
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Identifies self as independent of others
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Uses open drinking cup and spoon
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Identifies body parts
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Toilet training and gains independence in bathroom
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Cleaning up classroom and respect for toys
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Gaining independence with nose blowing and hand washing