"Chubby Unicorns" (12-18months) ~Rhinoceros
Toddler Development
This stage of life has brought a grand love for food and constant gnawing on things while teething. Hints our Chubby Unicorns: they are constantly chewing. Keeping this in mind, we have set up this classroom with everything safe to be bitten and virtually undestroyable, from books to toys, sensory bins, and more. Allowing the children to experience this phase with lots of emotional support is essential. Feelings are beginning to surface, and without a vocabulary, our teachers work their magic to develop language consistently. Structure is critical in this developmental stage, and routines start early. Children are introduced to yoga and enjoy traveling to their extracurriculars throughout the week. Circle time is implemented fully as the children build their sense of independence. Direction is given often as they explore their interests and learn team interactions. Technology is introduced with the Your Baby Can Read program and Signing Time. Puzzles are a favorite pastime, as well as STEM class. More intricate art materials are implemented and essential for a creative thought process. This stage is most distinguished by the child’s ability to transition from a crib to a bed.
