Two year olds learn at a rapid pace.  They are beginning to express more language, learn self help skills and potty train.  They love to explore and are beginning to gain much independence.
     Early Education Station has a younger class of two year old children and an older class of two year old children in order to meet each child’s individual needs.  Because this age child develops and grows so rapidly, families and teachers are able to determine which classroom is more appropriate.   Learning centers and developmentally appropriate group activities are used to help the children grow and develop.

  Stephanie Kapp, the school’s two year old teacher has four years experience working with children.  Miss Stephanie is currently pursuing her Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist.

  Hands on Learning

	Children are often offered activities which promote eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills.  These essential skills will greatly benefit children when learning to write.
	Two year olds are often presented with hands on activities which help them develop problem solving/thinking skills.  While much excitement is generated by two year olds rolling balls down a long tube, the children are gaining many developmentally appropriate skills.
	Teachers present new activities to children each day that promote social skills. As children work/play alongside each other, they gain positive social skills which will stay with them the rest of their lives.
	Teachers are able to present many skills during face to face interactions with children during their play. Circle time activities, such as songs, nursery rhymes, and stories, are apart of each day.
	Gross motor skills are very important in the development of a two year old.
	Two year olds love outdoor play! Weather permitting, children have one hour of outside time each day.
	All teachers and assistants help with nap time so that children can have special attention while settling down for nap.
	“My Day” reports are sent home each day showing the skills presented to the children.   Assessment reports  completed every nine weeks to evaluate  each child’s readiness for Kindergarten and parent teacher conferences are offered twice a year.