TODDLER ROOM

Children move from the babyroom to our toddler room when they are steady on their feet. This usually coincides with starting to develop a sense of autonomy the sense of being a separate an independent self.

Each child needs to develop a sense of autonomy, the sense of being a separate, independent self, that comes from being treated as an important individual and being allowed increasing opportunities for freedom. The "no" of toddlers is an assertion of autonomy that leads to freely saying "yes" and developing the power to control bodies and feelings. Only when children feel a sense of personal power ("I can affect things"), are they ready to move to the next critical task of realising a sense of competence ("I can achieve things"); and step out into the wider world as active learners and problem-solvers.

Toddler room curriculum and daily routines have been carefully devised to maximixe their growth and development in all areas. Independence in self care feeding, dressing is encouraged. We support your child’s language development with stories, and rhymes, memory games.  Table top activities such as jig saws , and construction blocks ,shape sorters are the  some of the activities used to help your child develop their concentration skills. Then as your child’s concentration develops the staff start introducing some Montessori exercises to them .This aids their transition from the toddler room to the Montessori room, instilling in them great confidence and a sense of achievement.

In the Toddler room the children are introduced to the Buntús Start programme. This is a comprehensive physical activity programme developed for children aged 2-5 years by the Irish Sports Council. It has been designed for use in pre-school settings so that pre-school and playgroup leaders can provide a wide range of learning opportunities for young children to develop their fundamental motor skills, manipulative skills, co-ordination and balancing skills and develop a positive attitude to physical activity.

Another major milestone while in the toddler Room for your child is toilet training. We work very closely with parents and are there to assist and advise in any way we can during this important phase in your child’s life.

Each day we will have a “Daily report” ready for your child letting you know how the Slept, How they ate and what happened or didn’t at nappy time!