Curriculum
The Toddler classroom was created to be a safe, engaging environment that provides the children with opportunities to learn through exploration, investigation and discovery. The learning centers provide fun areas from housekeeping to reading, and puzzles to blocks. In our group are we do morning circle, sing, dance and read stories together. Our curriculum includes the learning domains of language, cognitive, physical/motor, social/emotional and self-help.
We love to get messy when we express ourselves with art and sensory materials! We provide many opportunities throughout the day to practice self-help skills including washing hands, putting on shoes, using utensils, potty training and more. We enjoy playground time on most days and monthly have a story time with the librarian from the Amherst Public Library.
We strive to maintain open communication with our families and look forward to getting to know your child and develop a partnership with you to assure the best learning experiences for your child. We post parent information including our weekly curriculum and menu on our parent board. Daily we will keep you up to date on your child through a program application called‚ "BrightWheel". You will be invited to join the app so you can see what your child is doing throughout his/her day. Parent Preliminary Meetings will be held in the first two weeks of September. These help set the goals for your child's learning. Assessments will be done twice a year in January and June.
We encourage you to visit prior to your child's first day to get a feel for the day. If you have any questions or concerns we urge you to feel free to discuss them with us. We are excited to be your partner in your child's learning. We look forward to having you join our classroom and becoming part of the Nellie's Treehouse family!
Sample Schedule
A parental daily report is given to update each family on meal and nap times, toilet training and all activities accomplished each day.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 - 8:00 AM | Drop off/Choice Play - Children have the opportunity to express their own creativity through play and develop problem-solving skills while interacting with peers. |
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast - Center provided breakfast and socialization. Focus on table manners and correct use of utensils. |
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM | Centers - Children have the opportunity to experience different centers and activities throughout the classroom. |
| 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Science or Creative Expression, Fine Motor and cognitive development. |
| 9:30 - 9:50 AM | Centers - Children have the opportunity to experience different centers and activities throughout the classroom. |
| 9:50 - 10:00 AM | AM Circle - Time spent learning about the weather, month of the year, date, and day of the week. |
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | AM Snack - Center provided snack and socialization. Focus on table manners and correct use of utensils. |
| 10:15 - 11:15 AM | Physical Development - Improving the children's control of the large muscles of the body while playing outside (Weather Permitted). |
| 11:15 - 11:30 AM | Transition Inside/Diapers/Literacy and Music |
| 11:30 - 12:00 PM | Lunch - Center provided lunch and socialization. Focus on table manners and correct use of utensils. |
| 12:00 - 2:45 PM | Naptime |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Wake-up/ Clean-up mats/ Diapers |
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM | PM Snack - Center provided snack and socialization. Focus on table manners and correct use of utensils. |
| 3:15 - 3:30 PM | Centers - Children have the opportunity to experience different centers and activities throughout the classroom. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Physical Development - Improving the children's control of the large muscles of the body while playing outside (Weather Permitted). |
| 4:40 - 5:00 PM | Diapers/ Music and Movement - Children have the opportunity to express themselves through dance. |
| 5:00 - Pickup | Centers/Choice Play/ Get ready to go home - Children have the opportunity to express their own creativity through play and develop problem-solving skills while interacting with peers. |
Nutrition Program
Please click our Monthly Menu below to see the carefully planned meals our chef prepares onsite daily. Our meals are nutritious, delicious and sure to please each little tummy. With two primary thoughts in mind, children’s taste buds and healthy foods, our menu offers a yummy balance of proteins, grains, vegetables and fruit.
Weekly tuition includes breakfast, lunch, and 2-3 nutritious snacks.