Download Power Point Introducing Curriculum for 2 Year-Olds

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Two’s Curriculum
* YES!!
And, here’s why . . . If you don’t
know where you’re going, you’ll never get
there !!
* What are our goals for the 2-year olds in
our centers?
* Faith in Jesus Christ
* Foundational skills for social competence
(self-confidence, cooperation, empathy)
* Foundational skills for academic success
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* YES!!!
And, here’s why . . . A stimulating curriculum
and a safe, stimulating environment:
* Keeps hands and bodies busy
* Helps young brains make magnificent connections
* What does a 2’s curriculum look like? It requires:
* A loving facilitator; partner in learning
* Many hands-on, sensory experiences
* Flexibility
* Repetition, repetition, repetition!!
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* 2’s have different emotional, intellectual,
and physical needs than preschoolers. They
need:
* Adult support – stay close
* Opportunities for success and
independence
* Room to run and climb
* Activities that are inviting and stimulating
* Adults who follow their lead (flexibility is
“key”)
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* Form partnerships with families (home visits;
gradual entry; open-door policy; frequent
communication)
* BE FLEXIBLE!!
* Plan, observe, evaluate, and plan again
(cyclical process). Make changes based on
the needs, moods, and interests of the
children.
* Provide limited choices (centers on trays;
simple and clutter-free shelves)
* BE ENGAGED!!! Join their play.
* STAY CLOSE!!!
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* Overly active
* Taped blocks to saw apart
* Hammer golf tees
* Circle Time (It’s okay if not everyone comes. Provide quiet
activities near circle.)
* “Sit-upons”
* Items to hold
* Needs time alone
* Peel off tape from under a table
* Blow bubbles
* Aggressive
* Kick ball at red cups
* Paper towel tubes – hit soft balls or Easter eggs
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* Respected resources
* High/Scope
* Southwest and Michigan Districts
* Early Childhood curriculums from New Jersey and
Massachusetts
* Etc.
* Suggested supports
* Suggested learning experiences
* Wonderful appendix
* Schedules
* Assessments
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The Indiana District Early Childhood Curriculum
* Spiritual Foundation
* Overview
* Adult-child interactions
* Learning Environment
* Materials
* Progress reports
* 8 Domains (Religion, Social/Emotional, English/Language
Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Creative Art, Physical
Health
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* Evaluate the learning environment
* Centers
* Materials (DAP?
Too many/too few?)
* Review schedule – is it working? Make adjustments
* Review lesson plan formats (Remember, “Fun isn’t
enough.”)
* Planned
* Focused
* Intentional
* Identify goals (group/individual)
* Lighten up and ENJOY!!
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Laugh a lot
Work hard
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Eat well, but treat yourself
to something special now
and then.
Don’t forget to take breaks and rest well
Carefully plan
your curriculum
with each child in
mind.
Know that
sometimes you have
to throw your plans
away and follow a
child’s lead.
Take many photos
and notes.
Learn to see what
children see.
Be silly
sometimes and
enjoy every
moment with
children.
Nurture friendships
Take risks and
encourage
children to take
risks as well.
Help children explore
the natural world.
Take
children
outdoors.
Savor the quiet
moments.
Stop yourself from
saying no. Find out
what the plan is first.
Build loving
relationships and
love with all of
your heart!!